Project Grant PD29007922
Award Date
10/1/22
Completion Date
3/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$835K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.149
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
North Dakota, USA
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