Project Grant 2016IJCX0112
Award Date 10/1/16
Completion Date 3/31/22
Dollars Obligated $201K
Federal Agency
Federal Grant Program
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC 20036, USA
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