Project Grant TR29086823
Award Date
7/1/23
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$700K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.164
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Massachusetts, USA
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