Cooperative Agreement F24AC02041
Award Date
6/26/24
Completion Date
5/16/28
Dollars Obligated
$46K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 4
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.657
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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