Project Grant HC27812521
Award Date
2/1/21
Completion Date
10/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$136K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.169
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA
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