Project Grant W911NF2510114

Award Date 3/15/25
Completion Date 3/14/27
Dollars Obligated $200K
Awarding Federal Agency
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Federal Grant Program
12.431
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Lafayette, IN, USA
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