Project Grant FA86552417056

Award Date 10/1/24
Completion Date 9/30/27
Dollars Obligated $140K
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
France
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