Project Grant MN2023043
Award Date
8/16/23
Completion Date
3/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$5M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.534
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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