Project Grant RI2023001
Award Date
1/4/23
Completion Date
12/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$5M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.507
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Rhode Island, USA
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