Project Grant F24AP02755
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$135K
Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.645
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Bangladesh
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