Project Grant SEG30024GR0018
Award Date
9/18/24
Completion Date
2/27/25
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Funding Federal Agency
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Awarding Federal Agency
US Embassy Cairo
Federal Grant Program
19.040
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Egypt
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