Project Grant SIS70023GR0094
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
10/1/26
Dollars Obligated
$601K
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
Israel
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