Primary Recipient

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF PUGET SOUND

Amount

$500,000.00

Award Date

8/19/2009

Administering Agency

Justice, Department of

CDFA Number

16.808

CDFA Program Title

Recovery Act - Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program

Description

OJJDP FY 09 Recovery Act Local Youth Mentoring Initiative - Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound is addressing the problems of juvenile delinquency and gang participation, poor academic performance, and high drop-out rates in King and Pierce Counties,