Project Grant ES29366723
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
12/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$169K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.163
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Michigan, USA
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