Project Grant FA86552517067

Award Date 7/15/25
Completion Date 7/14/28
Dollars Obligated $121K
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
Italy
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