Project Grant MG252985OMS23
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$559K
Federal Agency
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Awardee
Museum Of Science (KKW4W2TPS5N8)
Federal Grant Program
45.312
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Boston, MA 02114, USA
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