Project Grant SKS70024GR0031
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Funding Federal Agency
Office of the Secretary of State
Awarding Federal Agency
US Embassy Seoul
Awardee
Doublethink Lab (N17UG1XUAVA6)
Federal Grant Program
19.040
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
South Korea
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