Project Grant MN2023049
Award Date
9/15/23
Completion Date
3/30/29
Dollars Obligated
$10M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.500
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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