Project Grant 15POVC23GG00244BRND

Award Date 10/1/23
Completion Date 9/30/26
Dollars Obligated $350K
Federal Agency
Victims of Crime
Federal Grant Program
16.753
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chicago, IL 60602, USA
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