Project Grant F24AP00796
Award Date
4/1/24
Completion Date
10/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$45K
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
Fort Wayne, IN, USA
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