Cooperative Agreement SSA70021CA3016
Award Date
2/14/22
Completion Date
5/13/23
Dollars Obligated
$349K
Funding Federal Agency
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Awarding Federal Agency
US Embassy Riyadh
Federal Grant Program
19.021
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Saudi Arabia
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