Formula Grant MN2023031
Award Date
8/24/23
Completion Date
3/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$1.8M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.525
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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