Project Grant MN2021017
Award Date
5/3/21
Completion Date
3/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$5.4M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.526
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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