Project Grant 2415261
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$320K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA
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