Project Grant PW28520722
Award Date
6/1/22
Completion Date
5/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$60K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.149
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Maryland, USA
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