Project Grant ME2022013
Award Date
8/23/22
Completion Date
6/30/25
Dollars Obligated
$2.4M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.507
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Maine, USA
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