Formula Grant 15PBJA22GG01696DNAX
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$393K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Awardee
County Of Nassau (KYEDUJNHD375)
Federal Grant Program
16.741
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
East Meadow, NY 11554, USA
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