Project Grant ES28127321
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
12/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$103K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.163
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ohio, USA
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