Project Grant F23AP02241
Award Date
5/31/23
Completion Date
4/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$72K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.686
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Fayette, IA 52142, USA
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