Block Grant 15PBJA23GG03821JAGX
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$37K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Awardee
Hays County (RH4DFY1GC2R3)
Federal Grant Program
16.738
Assistance Type
Block Grant
Place of Performance
San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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