Formula Grant LA2024020
Award Date
8/10/24
Completion Date
7/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$2.2M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.507
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Louisiana, USA
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