Project Grant W911NF2510135
Award Date
5/1/25
Completion Date
4/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$983K
Funding Federal Agency
Washington Headquarters Service
Awarding Federal Agency
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Federal Grant Program
12.630
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Baltimore, MD 21250, USA
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