Project Grant 15PBJA23GG00166BRND
Award Date
12/29/22
Completion Date
12/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.753
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Seattle, WA 98104, USA
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