Project Grant 2434019
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$440K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN, USA
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