Project Grant MN2021041
Award Date
7/30/21
Completion Date
3/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$20M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.525
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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