Project Grant FS25688517
Award Date
10/1/17
Completion Date
9/30/18
Dollars Obligated
$123K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.163
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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