Project Grant ZPP28429722
Award Date
10/1/21
Completion Date
9/30/22
Dollars Obligated
$200K
Federal Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal Grant Program
45.164
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Maryland, USA
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