Project Grant 15PBJA24GG02415DNAX
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Awardee
County Of Broward (JYJ2Y9MKA4V6)
Federal Grant Program
16.036
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Davie, FL 33312, USA
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