Project Grant F24AP02449
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$161K
Funding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Region 3
Awarding Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.686
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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