Project Grant PW29682124
Award Date
7/1/24
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$336K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Awardee
Newberry Library (GHUEFMBQCR63)
Federal Grant Program
45.149
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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