Project Grant ZED28347222
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$192K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.162
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Rhode Island, USA
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