Project Grant F18AP00745
Award Date
9/1/18
Completion Date
9/30/20
Dollars Obligated
$397K
Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.679
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Uganda
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