Project Grant CA109
Award Date
9/17/21
Completion Date
9/17/24
Dollars Obligated
$243K
Federal Agency
Inter-American Foundation
Federal Grant Program
85.750
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Guyana
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