Project Grant SSA20021GR3007
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
7/15/22
Dollars Obligated
$208K
Funding Federal Agency
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Awarding Federal Agency
US Consulate Dhahran
Federal Grant Program
19.021
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Saudi Arabia
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