Project Grant OH2021047
Award Date
8/4/21
Completion Date
3/20/22
Dollars Obligated
$24M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.507
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ohio, USA
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