Project Grant ASB29976424
Award Date
11/1/24
Completion Date
10/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$60K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.162
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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