Formula Grant OH2024024
Award Date
8/21/24
Completion Date
3/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$5.3M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.526
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Ohio, USA
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