Project Grant STC10021GR3024
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
3/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$148K
Funding Federal Agency
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Awarding Federal Agency
US Embassy Abu Dhabi
Federal Grant Program
19.021
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
United Arab Emirates
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