Cooperative Agreement 72052023CA00002
Award Date
5/31/23
Completion Date
5/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$44M
Federal Agency
US Mission in Guatemala
Federal Grant Program
98.001
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
45-54, A Aguilar Batres Sur, Cdad. de Guatemala, Guatemala
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