Formula Grant PR2021065
Award Date
9/23/21
Completion Date
3/30/31
Dollars Obligated
$2.4M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.509
Assistance Type
Formula Grant
Place of Performance
Puerto Rico
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