Project Grant PG30079624
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
11/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$10K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.149
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Michigan, USA
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