Project Grant G11TW013072
Award Date
7/1/25
Completion Date
2/29/28
Dollars Obligated
$101K
Federal Agency
Fogarty International Center
Federal Grant Program
93.989
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Uganda
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