Formula Grant IL2025009
Award Date
3/17/25
Completion Date
3/31/33
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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