Project Grant 2528540
Award Date
12/15/24
Completion Date
6/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$348K
Federal Agency
Division of Information and Intelligent Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.070
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Storrs, CT 06269, USA
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