Project Grant GI27833021
Award Date
5/1/21
Completion Date
10/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$100K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.164
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA
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