Project Grant F22AP02227
Award Date
7/6/22
Completion Date
12/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$139K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Awardee
Oconto County (MT49VJLMSDC5)
Federal Grant Program
15.658
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Wisconsin, USA
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