Project Grant ME578
Award Date
8/5/22
Completion Date
8/5/25
Dollars Obligated
$143K
Federal Agency
Inter-American Foundation
Federal Grant Program
85.750
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Mexico
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