Project Grant F23AP02222
Award Date
5/19/23
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$91K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 5
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.686
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pennsylvania, USA
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