Project Grant NAE254946OLS23
Award Date
9/1/23
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$150K
Federal Agency
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Federal Grant Program
45.311
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Sisseton, SD 57262, USA
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