Project Grant F24AP02413
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$738K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 2
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.685
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
United States
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