Project Grant F23AP02014
Award Date
5/30/23
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$3M
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 1
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.686
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Idaho, USA
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