Project Grant F23AP03378
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$221K
Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.640
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Mexico
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