Cooperative Agreement F23AC02351
Award Date
1/1/24
Completion Date
12/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$490K
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
Illinois, USA
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