Cooperative Agreement F25AC00689
Award Date
12/12/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$310K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.630
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Connecticut, USA
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