Project Grant 15PBJA23GG05267WRNG
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$600K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.746
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Diego, CA 92106, USA
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