Project Grant F23AP03293
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/1/25
Dollars Obligated
$50K
Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 2
Federal Grant Program
15.684
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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