Project Grant ZPP28303022
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$49K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.164
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
California, USA
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