Formula Grant 15PBJA24GG02726DNAX
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$244K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Awardee
County Of York (UHK6GEFDM9X5)
Federal Grant Program
16.036
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
York, SC 29745, USA
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