Project Grant MN2024011
Award Date
7/23/24
Completion Date
3/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$865K
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.526
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Minnesota, USA
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