Project Grant SAL60024GR0079
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$143K
Funding Federal Agency
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Awarding Federal Agency
US Embassy Tirana
Federal Grant Program
19.036
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Albania
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