Project Grant BH28130121
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
9/30/23
Dollars Obligated
$178K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.163
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, DC, USA
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