Project Grant 2515653
Award Date
6/1/25
Completion Date
5/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$367K
Federal Agency
Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.041
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Trenton, NJ 08618, USA
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