Project Grant 15PBJA24GG01916SLFO
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$95K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Awardee
County Of Alameda (ZK45GWUKWMH2)
Federal Grant Program
16.037
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Oakland, CA 94612, USA
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