Project Grant TA30389125
Award Date
3/1/25
Completion Date
11/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$25K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Awardee
Historic Morven (WAGVXCGSGJK6)
Federal Grant Program
45.164
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New Jersey, USA
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