Project Grant 15PBJA24GG02408DNAX
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.036
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Framingham, MA 01702, USA
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