Project Grant RI2023002
Award Date
5/30/23
Completion Date
11/1/26
Dollars Obligated
$1.8M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.526
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Rhode Island, USA
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