Project Grant 15PBJA24GG00361BRND
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$696K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.753
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tavares, FL 32778, USA
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