Project Grant SLE20022GR0020
Award Date
9/26/22
Completion Date
9/26/24
Dollars Obligated
$229K
Funding Federal Agency
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Awarding Federal Agency
US Embassy Beirut
Awardee
Tatweer Baladna (RL7ZA9VB8NU3)
Federal Grant Program
19.040
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lebanon
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