Project Grant ST255010OMS23
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$830K
Federal Agency
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Awardee
Mariners Museum (ZTFVEDQP3YC1)
Federal Grant Program
15.929
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Newport News, VA 23606, USA
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