Project Grant 2451457
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
4/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$317K
Federal Agency
Division of Computing and Communication Foundations
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Diego, CA 92182, USA
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