Formula Grant MN2024015
Award Date
9/6/24
Completion Date
3/30/31
Dollars Obligated
$85M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.507
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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