Project Grant F23AP02712
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$250K
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
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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