Project Grant CHA29609524
Award Date
9/1/24
Completion Date
8/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$500K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.130
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Tennessee, USA
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