Project Grant CHA28434723
Award Date
5/1/23
Completion Date
2/29/24
Dollars Obligated
$1M
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.130
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pennsylvania, USA
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