Project Grant IL2022032
Award Date
8/16/22
Completion Date
3/31/30
Dollars Obligated
$395M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.525
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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