Project Grant EH28121021
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
12/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$161K
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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