Project Grant IL2025008
Award Date
3/26/25
Completion Date
3/30/30
Dollars Obligated
$3.5M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.534
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Illinois, USA
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