Project Grant MN29019323
Award Date
3/1/23
Completion Date
2/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$395K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.164
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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