Project Grant GT370
Award Date
3/24/23
Completion Date
3/24/25
Dollars Obligated
$250K
Federal Agency
Inter-American Foundation
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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