Project Grant F24AP02283
Award Date
7/8/24
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$109K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Awardee
Milwaukee County (G97YX295EFY3)
Federal Grant Program
15.657
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Wisconsin, USA
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