Cooperative Agreement F22AC02841
Award Date
1/2/23
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$208K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.608
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Altona, MI 49336, USA
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