Project Grant GT374
Award Date
6/7/24
Completion Date
6/7/26
Dollars Obligated
$325K
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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