Project Grant 2512910
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
2/28/29
Dollars Obligated
$527K
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, USA
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