Project Grant IA2022020
Award Date
5/4/22
Completion Date
10/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$281K
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Awardee
City Of Ames (V7BEZARBJ4Y8)
Federal Grant Program
20.507
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Iowa, USA
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