Project Grant CHA28662924
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
7/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$368K
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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