Project Grant 15PBJA24GG02500EMME
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.031
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
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