Project Grant 15JOVW24GG01491POLP
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Office on Violence Against Women
Awardee
Aroostook County (CFKXL167GJV6)
Federal Grant Program
16.590
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Caribou, ME 04736, USA
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