Project Grant F22AP01274
Award Date
3/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$150K
Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.645
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
South Africa
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