Formula Grant TX2023063
Award Date
8/14/23
Completion Date
3/1/27
Dollars Obligated
$13M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.526
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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