Project Grant TX2021020
Award Date
2/25/21
Completion Date
1/5/23
Dollars Obligated
$66M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.507
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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