Project Grant 2442316
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
6/30/30
Dollars Obligated
$550K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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