Project Grant EH25081916
Award Date
10/1/16
Completion Date
12/31/17
Dollars Obligated
$388K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Awardee
Newberry Library (GHUEFMBQCR63)
Federal Grant Program
45.163
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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