Project Grant 15PBJA21GG03977MENT
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$517K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.745
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
North Providence, RI 02904, USA
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