Project Grant 72063623FA00003

Award Date 6/15/23
Completion Date 6/30/26
Dollars Obligated $5M
Federal Grant Program
98.001
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Sierra Leone
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Posted 6/12/23, 12:00 AM