Project Grant TX2021024
Award Date
3/11/21
Completion Date
1/31/22
Dollars Obligated
$42M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.507
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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