Project Grant TX2021092
Award Date
9/10/21
Completion Date
3/30/22
Dollars Obligated
$43M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.507
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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