Project Grant 2018AKBX0014
Award Date
10/1/18
Completion Date
9/30/22
Dollars Obligated
$1.4M
Federal Agency
Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal Grant Program
16.833
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Detroit, MI 48226, USA
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