Formula Grant GA2025012
Award Date
5/19/25
Completion Date
3/30/36
Dollars Obligated
$815K
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.525
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Georgia, USA
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