Project Grant 15PBJA24GG00316BRND
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$963K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.753
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77002, USA
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