Cooperative Agreement 15PBJA23GK05347JAGP
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.738
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
East Case, MD 21202, USA
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