Project Grant 15JOVW24GG00036LEGA
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
Office on Violence Against Women
Federal Grant Program
16.524
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Puerto Rico
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