Block Grant 15PBJA23GG03737JAGX
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$61K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.738
Assistance Type
Block Grant
Place of Performance
Woonsocket, RI 02895, USA
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