Project Grant HO303

Award Date 5/1/20
Completion Date 5/1/26
Dollars Obligated $564K
Federal Grant Program
85.750
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Honduras
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Posted 5/1/20, 12:00 AM