Project Grant RE254855OLS23
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$150K
Federal Agency
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Awardee
Ithaca College (M8XYTNN1REF1)
Federal Grant Program
45.313
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ithaca, NY, USA
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