Project Grant 15PBJA23GG02154MENT
Award Date
1/1/24
Completion Date
12/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$548K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.745
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
West Bend, WI 53095, USA
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