Cooperative Agreement F23AC03039
Award Date
6/30/23
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$175K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.686
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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