Project Grant LG254944OLS23
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.6M
Federal Agency
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Federal Grant Program
45.312
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Beverly Hills, CA 90211, USA
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