Project Grant 15PBJA24GG00217BRND
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
12/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$150K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Awardee
Livingston County (QE3GPRDS5F98)
Federal Grant Program
16.753
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Geneseo, NY 14454, USA
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