Cooperative Agreement F24AC00870
Award Date
3/1/24
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$86K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Awardee
Openlands (HN4MBH3QRYA9)
Federal Grant Program
15.631
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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