Project Grant PD30333224
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$450K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.149
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Indiana, USA
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