Project Grant IL2024024
Award Date
8/9/24
Completion Date
9/30/32
Dollars Obligated
$260M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.933
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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