Project Grant 2017DNBX0175
Award Date
1/1/18
Completion Date
6/30/21
Dollars Obligated
$691K
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.741
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Oklahoma City, OK 73116, USA
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