Cooperative Agreement F23AC01610
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
5/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$70K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.630
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Wisconsin, USA
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