Project Grant 2430981
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Binghamton, NY 13902, USA
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