Formula Grant IL2023039
Award Date
9/12/23
Completion Date
3/31/31
Dollars Obligated
$36M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.507
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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