Project Grant ZPP28381022
Award Date
1/1/22
Completion Date
12/31/23
Dollars Obligated
$187K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.164
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Oregon, USA
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