Cooperative Agreement F24AC01360
Award Date
5/23/24
Completion Date
12/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$50K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.657
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
New Jersey, USA
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