Project Grant AE29006423
Award Date
6/1/23
Completion Date
5/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$147K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.162
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hawaii, USA
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