Project Grant TX2021078
Award Date
8/26/21
Completion Date
1/27/22
Dollars Obligated
$7.5M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.526
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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