Project Grant F23AP02991
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$50K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 8
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.657
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA
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