Project Grant 15PBJA23GG00821MISP
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.050
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New York, NY 10016, USA
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