Project Grant 15PBJA21GG04334SAKI
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.833
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA
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