Formula Grant LA2024001
Award Date
12/15/23
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$2.3M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.526
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Louisiana, USA
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