Project Grant LA2022021
Award Date
8/15/22
Completion Date
12/31/25
Dollars Obligated
$5.1M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.507
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Louisiana, USA
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