Formula Grant 15PBJA24GG02642DNAX
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$278K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.036
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Golden, CO 80419, USA
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