Formula Grant 2019DNBX0089
Award Date
1/1/20
Completion Date
12/31/21
Dollars Obligated
$270K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.741
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Pikesville, MD 21208, USA
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