Project Grant LG250160OLS21
Award Date
8/1/21
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$1.1M
Federal Agency
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Federal Grant Program
45.312
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Providence, RI 02903, USA
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