Project Grant MA253390OMS23
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$513K
Federal Agency
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Awardee
Bishop Museum (NNLGUK4QJ2Y3)
Federal Grant Program
45.301
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Honolulu, HI 96817, USA
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