Project Grant MG252969OMS23
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.1M
Federal Agency
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Federal Grant Program
45.312
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Salt Lake City, UT 84116, USA
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