Formula Grant LA2024003
Award Date
1/16/24
Completion Date
12/31/26
Dollars Obligated
$8.6M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.507
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Louisiana, USA
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