Project Grant MA253234OMS23
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$671K
Federal Agency
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Awardee
Zoological Subdistrict Of The Metropolitan Zoological Park And Museum District (QJANRUU3VC94)
Federal Grant Program
45.301
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
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