Project Grant ES28119021
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
12/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$135K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Awardee
Valencia College (WNFYGX8MANH8)
Federal Grant Program
45.163
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Florida, USA
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