Project Grant MN2022029
Award Date
4/4/23
Completion Date
3/30/28
Dollars Obligated
$492M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.500
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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