Project Grant PW28514322
Award Date
7/1/22
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$750K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.149
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA
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