Project Grant ST256872OMS24
Award Date
12/1/24
Completion Date
11/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$277K
Federal Agency
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Awardee
Drexel University (XF3XM9642N96)
Federal Grant Program
15.929
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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