Background
- July, 1996: Invitation to propose
- November, 1996: Three page letter proposal submitted
- February, 1997: Approval received to develop full proposal
- May, 1997: Organization of proposal was drafted
- May - October, 1997: Broad input sought
- October, 1997: Proposal submitted
- December, 1997: Mellon staff advanced a positive recommendation to fund
- March, 1998: Mellon Trustee meeting for final decision
Three year project for $736,648