Project Grant SAQMIP24GR5084
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
2/27/25
Dollars Obligated
$275K
Funding Federal Agency
Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs
Awarding Federal Agency
Department of State
Awardee
Pact, Inc. (H2K8KJKM97V4)
Federal Grant Program
19.017
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tanzania
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