Project Grant SLE20024GR0007
Award Date
9/28/24
Completion Date
2/27/26
Dollars Obligated
$123K
Funding Federal Agency
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Awarding Federal Agency
US Embassy Beirut
Federal Grant Program
19.040
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Lebanon
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