Project Grant 2442118
Award Date
4/1/25
Completion Date
3/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$433K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Cambridge, MA 02139, USA
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