Project Grant 2513365
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$370K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Bowling Green, OH 43403, USA
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