Project Grant RE256651OLS24
Award Date
8/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$249K
Federal Agency
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Awardee
Califa Group (JA23QBEZLXL7)
Federal Grant Program
45.313
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
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