Project Grant 2404862
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$448K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Columbia, SC 29208, USA
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