Formula Grant PR2024042
Award Date
9/20/24
Completion Date
3/30/31
Dollars Obligated
$9M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.509
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Puerto Rico
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