Project Grant LG255048OLS23
Award Date
9/27/23
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Federal Grant Program
45.312
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Trenton, NJ 08608, USA
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