Project Grant CHA27681523
Award Date
8/1/23
Completion Date
4/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.130
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Oregon, USA
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