Project Grant 15PBJA24GG03284COVE
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$410K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Awardee
County Of Lehigh (GELSFAP79LT4)
Federal Grant Program
16.742
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Allentown, PA 18101, USA
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