Project Grant SCS80021GR3046
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
9/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$322K
Funding Federal Agency
Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs
Awarding Federal Agency
US Embassy San Jose
Federal Grant Program
19.750
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Costa Rica
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