Project Grant 2406666
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$349K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of Integrative Activities
Awarding Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.083
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Norman, OK 73019, USA
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