Cooperative Agreement F24AC01490
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$398K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 8
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.657
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
California, USA
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