Project Grant HDTRA12410024
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
2/3/25
Dollars Obligated
$2.6M
Federal Agency
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Federal Grant Program
12.501
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Switzerland
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