Project Grant 2525840
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
10/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$487K
Federal Agency
Division of Information and Intelligent Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60612, USA
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