Project Grant 2425665
Award Date
1/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$123K
Federal Agency
Division of Computer and Network Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Albany, CA 94710, USA
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