Project Grant W911NF2510179

Award Date 6/23/25
Completion Date 6/22/28
Dollars Obligated $130K
Awarding Federal Agency
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Federal Grant Program
12.431
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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