Project Grant 15JOVW24GG00078LEGA
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$750K
Federal Agency
Office on Violence Against Women
Awardee
Legal Aid Chicago (YCCJDNSBW236)
Federal Grant Program
16.524
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60603, USA
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