Project Grant F24AP00500
Award Date
1/1/24
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$197K
Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 7
Awardee
Cheeshna Tribe (QATNCPKBFY31)
Federal Grant Program
15.639
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Alaska, USA
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