Cooperative Agreement F24AC01429
Award Date
5/1/24
Completion Date
4/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$43K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 4
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.630
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
South Carolina, USA
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