Project Grant GT366

Award Date 7/1/22
Completion Date 7/1/25
Dollars Obligated $385K
Federal Grant Program
85.750
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
45-54, A Aguilar Batres Sur, Cdad. de Guatemala, Guatemala
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