Project Grant MN2021013
Award Date
3/19/21
Completion Date
3/8/22
Dollars Obligated
$360K
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.509
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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