Project Grant SBL40024GR0082
Award Date
11/1/24
Completion Date
3/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$290K
Funding Federal Agency
Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs
Awarding Federal Agency
US Embassy Lapaz
Federal Grant Program
19.040
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
La Paz Department, Bolivia
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