Project Grant 15PBJA22GG04904MISP
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$496K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Decatur, GA, USA
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