Project Grant PF28096421
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
9/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$297K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.149
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Colorado, USA
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