Formula Grant IL2024013
Award Date
7/4/24
Completion Date
3/30/31
Dollars Obligated
$2.5M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.507
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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