Project Grant MN2023005
Award Date
3/20/23
Completion Date
3/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$852K
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.509
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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