Project Grant SSO30122424
Award Date
3/1/24
Completion Date
2/28/25
Dollars Obligated
$35K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Awardee
Humanities Texas (K4EEGZCYFH29)
Federal Grant Program
45.129
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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