Formula Grant UT2025002
Award Date
12/2/24
Completion Date
3/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$90M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.525
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Utah, USA
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