Project Grant 15PBJA24GG04324STOP
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$931K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.839
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Houston, TX 77022, USA
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