Formula Grant LA2023002
Award Date
8/15/24
Completion Date
9/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.4M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.526
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Louisiana, USA
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