Project Grant 2435852
Award Date
7/15/25
Completion Date
6/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$525K
Federal Agency
Division of Computer and Network Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY, USA
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