Project Grant F24AP02586
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
1/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$750K
Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Awardee
Elephants Alive (C689G51D47N1)
Federal Grant Program
15.620
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Mozambique
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