Project Grant 15PBJA23GG04242MAPX
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$142K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Awardee
City Of Boston (KJJBSAU7MXK7)
Federal Grant Program
16.015
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
ROXBURY CROSSING, MA 02120, USA
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