Cooperative Agreement F25AC00980
Award Date
4/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$46K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.687
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Wisconsin, USA
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