Project Grant F22AP02907
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$321K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.608
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Toledo, OH, USA
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