Formula Grant 15PBJA23GG01262DNAX
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$821K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Awardee
Department Of Public Safety. Colorado Bureau Of Investigation State Of Colorado (VKLJJL78DED5)
Federal Grant Program
16.741
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Lakewood, CO 80215, USA
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