Project Grant AK2023054
Award Date
9/23/23
Completion Date
12/22/28
Dollars Obligated
$2M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.534
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Alaska, USA
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