Project Grant CHA26872524
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Awardee
City Of Astoria (JJTEFD23K5B8)
Federal Grant Program
45.130
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Oregon, USA
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