Project Grant SBU80022GR0047

Award Date 9/29/22
Completion Date 12/31/23
Dollars Obligated $147K
Awarding Federal Agency
US Embassy Sofia
Federal Grant Program
19.900
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Bulgaria
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