Project Grant 15JCOPS22GG04077LEMH
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$175K
Federal Agency
Community Oriented Policing Program
Federal Grant Program
16.710
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Trenton, NJ 08618, USA
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