Project Grant 2426363
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
1/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$206K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Los Angeles, CA 90024, USA
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