Project Grant SJO10024GR0522
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
3/6/25
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Funding Federal Agency
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Awarding Federal Agency
US Embassy Amman
Federal Grant Program
19.040
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Jordan
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