Project Grant F19AP00209
Award Date
5/28/19
Completion Date
6/30/20
Dollars Obligated
$205K
Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Awardee
Tree Foundation (CDSKDFHEA218)
Federal Grant Program
15.645
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
India
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