Project Grant MA253139OMS23
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$426K
Federal Agency
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Federal Grant Program
45.301
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA
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