Project Grant SNI01424GR0073
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
2/27/25
Dollars Obligated
$259K
Funding Federal Agency
Bureau of African Affairs
Awarding Federal Agency
Headquarters Offices
Federal Grant Program
19.025
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Nigeria
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