Project Grant G11TW013062
Award Date
5/19/25
Completion Date
2/29/28
Dollars Obligated
$101K
Federal Agency
Fogarty International Center
Awardee
Mu-Jhu Care LTD (JXV5SWG5W6M1)
Federal Grant Program
93.989
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Uganda
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