Formula Grant AR2024001
Award Date
12/1/23
Completion Date
4/1/30
Dollars Obligated
$8M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.507
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Arkansas, USA
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