California Academy of Sciences Grant



Organization - California Academy of Sciences
Grant Amount - $1,500,000
Foundation - Moore Foundation
Grant Purpose - This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports an innovative, multigenerational "Science in Action" exhibit and program utilizing collaborative, interactive and multimedia strategies to increase public interest in and understanding of contemporary and everyday science issues leading to greater scientific awareness and literacy.


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