Formula Grant LA2025004
Award Date
4/29/25
Completion Date
2/29/28
Dollars Obligated
$18M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.507
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Louisiana, USA
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