Project Grant MA255896OMS24
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/27
Dollars Obligated
$553K
Federal Agency
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Awardee
Walker Art Center (Y67GCYZQAYL7)
Federal Grant Program
45.301
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
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