Project Grant STU15024GR0066

Award Date 8/12/24
Completion Date 2/27/25
Dollars Obligated $155K
Awarding Federal Agency
US Embassy Ankara
Federal Grant Program
19.040
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
708 Valley Ridge Cir Suite #22, Lewisville, TX 75057, USA
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