Advancement Project Grant



Organization - Advancement Project
Grant Amount - $500,842
Foundation - California Endowment
Grant Purpose - Urban Peace Project: To reduce gang and youth violence in target communities throughout Los Angeles by working collaboratively with the City of Los Angeles in research, planning and community engagement strategies to develop a public health approach to violence prevention.


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