Project Grant 2448286
Award Date
10/1/25
Completion Date
9/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$548K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Awardee
Purdue University (YRXVL4JYCEF5)
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
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