Project Grant 15PBJA22GG03782SAKI
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$1.5M
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.833
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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