Project Grant HDTRA12410027
Award Date
9/24/24
Completion Date
9/23/27
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Federal Grant Program
12.501
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Italy
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