Formula Grant ME2024008
Award Date
8/14/24
Completion Date
5/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$2.6M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.507
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Maine, USA
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