Project Grant GA30701325
Award Date
4/1/25
Completion Date
8/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$29K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.164
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Mississippi, USA
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