Cooperative Agreement F24AC01674
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$160K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.654
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Maine, USA
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