Project Grant ST251091OMS21
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
9/30/22
Dollars Obligated
$105K
Federal Agency
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Federal Grant Program
15.929
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Mystic, Stonington, CT, USA
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