Project Grant MG249011OMS21
Award Date
9/1/21
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$1.8M
Federal Agency
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Federal Grant Program
45.312
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Cincinnati, OH 45220, USA
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