Project Grant 2404765
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$412K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY, USA
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