Project Grant LA2024035
Award Date
9/19/24
Completion Date
3/31/29
Dollars Obligated
$23M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.933
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Louisiana, USA
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