Cooperative Agreement DC2021004
Award Date
5/12/21
Completion Date
12/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$727K
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.531
Assistance Type
Cooperative Agreement
Place of Performance
Washington, DC, USA
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