Project Grant SAQMIP24GR0044

Award Date 9/30/24
Completion Date 3/31/26
Dollars Obligated $519K
Funding Federal Agency
Bureau of African Affairs
Awarding Federal Agency
Department of State
Federal Grant Program
19.989
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Gabon
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