Project Grant BH30140824
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$188K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.163
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Virginia, USA
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