Project Grant PY224
Award Date
3/19/21
Completion Date
3/19/24
Dollars Obligated
$308K
Federal Agency
Inter-American Foundation
Federal Grant Program
85.750
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Paraguay
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