Cooperative Agreement F24AC00913
Award Date
4/15/24
Completion Date
12/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$50K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 8
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.631
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
California, USA
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