Project Grant 15PBJA24GG00159BRND
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.753
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Conway, AR 72034, USA
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