Cooperative Agreement F22AC01468
Award Date
5/22/22
Completion Date
5/21/24
Dollars Obligated
$75K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.676
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
New Jersey, USA
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