Project Grant 2427944
Award Date
5/1/25
Completion Date
4/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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