Project Grant BO540
Award Date
8/19/22
Completion Date
8/19/24
Dollars Obligated
$125K
Federal Agency
Inter-American Foundation
Federal Grant Program
85.750
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
La Paz Department, Bolivia
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