Project Grant MA249844OMS21
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$508K
Federal Agency
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Awardee
Pomona College (Q9VBQSV2CBY5)
Federal Grant Program
45.301
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Claremont, CA 91711, USA
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