Project Grant 15PBJA22GG03605MAPX
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$100K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.015
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Providence, RI 02919, USA
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