Project Grant F22AP00029
Award Date
10/13/21
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$510K
Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.621
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Nepal
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