Formula Grant TX2023065
Award Date
8/23/23
Completion Date
4/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$10M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.526
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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