Project Grant BR28541522
Award Date
5/1/22
Completion Date
4/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$400K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.164
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
미국 뉴욕
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