Project Grant K43TW012582
Award Date
9/19/24
Completion Date
8/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$186K
Federal Agency
Fogarty International Center
Federal Grant Program
93.989
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tanzania
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