Project Grant 2505085
Award Date
7/15/25
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$724K
Federal Agency
Division of Computing and Communication Foundations
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Austin, TX 78712, USA
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