Project Grant F24AP02183
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
11/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$125K
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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