Cooperative Agreement F24AC02547
Award Date
1/31/25
Completion Date
1/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$60K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.631
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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