Cooperative Agreement F23AC03403
Award Date
8/30/23
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$2.6M
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.685
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Bridgeton, MI 49327, USA
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