Project Grant HAA28488222
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$325K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.169
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Pennsylvania, USA
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