Project Grant CO600
Award Date
4/22/22
Completion Date
4/22/24
Dollars Obligated
$616K
Federal Agency
Inter-American Foundation
Federal Grant Program
85.750
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Colombia
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