Project Grant FA86552317047
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$450K
Funding Federal Agency
Air Force
Awarding Federal Agency
Air Forces Europe and Africa
Federal Grant Program
12.800
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Spain
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