Project Grant ST252531OMS22
Award Date
12/1/22
Completion Date
2/29/24
Dollars Obligated
$109K
Federal Agency
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Federal Grant Program
15.929
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
William Penn Annex East, PA 19106, USA
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