Project Grant 15PBJA22GG04610SCAX
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$900K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Awardee
Persevere (MKK9D4QQGKA7)
Federal Grant Program
16.812
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Memphis, TN 38118, USA
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