Project Grant F23AP01140
Award Date
6/29/23
Completion Date
6/29/25
Dollars Obligated
$435K
Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.623
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ohio, USA
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