Project Grant FA86552417061

Award Date 9/1/24
Completion Date 8/31/26
Dollars Obligated $220K
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
Netherlands
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