Project Grant SIS70023GR0080

Award Date 9/15/23
Completion Date 9/15/27
Dollars Obligated $592K
Funding Federal Agency
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Awarding Federal Agency
US Embassy Tel Aviv
Federal Grant Program
19.600
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Egypt
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