Project Grant ES28816022
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$430K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.163
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA
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