Project Grant 15PBJA22GG00204BRND
Award Date
3/15/22
Completion Date
9/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$235K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.753
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA
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