Project Grant 15PBJA22GG01414POST
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$550K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.820
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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