Project Grant 2415202
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
Division of Computer and Network Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Riverside, CA 92521, USA
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