Project Grant 2434622
Award Date
3/1/25
Completion Date
2/29/28
Dollars Obligated
$450K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Irvine, CA 92697, USA
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