Project Grant AC30343925
Award Date
6/1/25
Completion Date
5/31/28
Dollars Obligated
$150K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.162
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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