Project Grant ZED28356422
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
4/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$50K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.162
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Washington, USA
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