Project Grant 15PBJA21GG02705MANA
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
9/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$425K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.844
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tumwater, WA 98501, USA
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