Formula Grant F23AF03214
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$1.9M
Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 4
Federal Grant Program
15.611
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Georgia, USA
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