Project Grant ST252542OMS22
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$399K
Federal Agency
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Awardee
Folkstreams, Inc. (U6MLHC5WMJW7)
Federal Grant Program
15.929
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Delaplane, VA 20144, USA
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