Project Grant 2443135
Award Date
6/15/25
Completion Date
5/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$550K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77005, USA
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