Project Grant 15PBJA24GG00132BRND
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$70K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.753
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Stanardsville, VA 22973, USA
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