Cooperative Agreement F23AC01068
Award Date
4/17/23
Completion Date
3/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$19K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.630
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
New Jersey, USA
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