Project Grant 15PBJA24GG00251BRND
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$910K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.753
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60607, USA
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