Project Grant F25AP00304
Award Date
12/1/24
Completion Date
11/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
DOI Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters Region 9
Federal Grant Program
15.640
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
45-54, A Aguilar Batres Sur, Cdad. de Guatemala, Guatemala
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