Project Grant ZPA28337222
Award Date
11/1/21
Completion Date
10/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$300K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.149
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
New York, USA
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