Project Grant PG30104824
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$10K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Awardee
Bishop Museum (NNLGUK4QJ2Y3)
Federal Grant Program
45.149
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Hawaii, USA
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