Project Grant 15PBJA24GG05428SAKI
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$2.5M
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.833
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Phoenix, AZ 85003, USA
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