Project Grant 2430769
Award Date
5/1/25
Completion Date
4/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$467K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Madison, WI 53715, USA
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