Project Grant F22AP01404
Award Date
2/1/22
Completion Date
6/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$154K
Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.620
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Benin
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