Project Grant 2440819
Award Date
7/15/25
Completion Date
6/30/30
Dollars Obligated
$349K
Federal Agency
Division of Computer and Network Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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