Project Grant 2514724
Award Date
8/1/25
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ames, IA 50011, USA
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