Formula Grant ME2025005
Award Date
3/28/25
Completion Date
7/1/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.6M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.507
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Maine, USA
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