Project Grant TX2021080
Award Date
8/31/21
Completion Date
9/27/21
Dollars Obligated
$3.8M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.525
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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