Formula Grant 2018DNBX0082
Award Date
1/1/19
Completion Date
12/31/20
Dollars Obligated
$150K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.741
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
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