Project Grant 15PBJA23GG02275DNAX
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$533K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.741
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Denver, CO 80202, USA
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