Project Grant 15PNIJ24GG01745NONF
Award Date
1/1/25
Completion Date
12/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$1.1M
Federal Agency
National Institute of Justice
Awardee
Mdrc (ULJSBXBHRM15)
Federal Grant Program
16.582
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New York, NY 10281, USA
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