Project Grant TR30059424
Award Date
10/1/24
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$600K
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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