Irei Names

to support the creation of the Irei Names Monument

Grantee
University of Southern California
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Amount
$3,500,000
Date of award
March 11, 2022
Length
36 months
Grantmaking area
Presidential Initiatives
Guiding strategy
Monuments Project

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