Project Grant SAQMIP24GR5420

Award Date 10/1/24
Completion Date 2/27/25
Dollars Obligated $508K
Awarding Federal Agency
Department of State
Federal Grant Program
19.017
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ghana
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