Project Grant 15PBJA23GG05360HATE
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$800K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.040
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Oregon City, OR 97045, USA
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