Project Grant SAQMIP22GR0062

Award Date 8/19/22
Completion Date 8/30/24
Dollars Obligated $1.3M
Awarding Federal Agency
Department of State
Federal Grant Program
19.345
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
South Africa
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