Project Grant 15PBJA24GG00310BRND
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
12/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.753
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Colorado Springs, CO 80920, USA
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