Project Grant 2450485
Award Date
6/1/25
Completion Date
5/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$455K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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