Project Grant NAE252433OLS22
Award Date
9/1/22
Completion Date
8/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$150K
Federal Agency
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Federal Grant Program
45.311
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Suttons Bay, MI 49682, USA
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