Project Grant ME577
Award Date
4/8/22
Completion Date
4/8/25
Dollars Obligated
$726K
Federal Agency
Inter-American Foundation
Awardee
Ixim, A.C. (GL3LXL5SMR21)
Federal Grant Program
85.750
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Mexico
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