Formula Grant 15PBJA23GG01351DNAX
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$851K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.741
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Oklahoma City, OK 73116, USA
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