Project Grant FA95502410245
Award Date
8/15/24
Completion Date
8/14/26
Dollars Obligated
$143K
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
Chile
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