Project Grant FA86552517052
Award Date
9/1/25
Completion Date
8/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$150K
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
Great Britain, United Kingdom
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