Project Grant CO613
Award Date
9/20/24
Completion Date
9/20/27
Dollars Obligated
$311K
Federal Agency
Inter-American Foundation
Federal Grant Program
85.750
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Colombia
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