Project Grant TX2022041
Award Date
8/4/22
Completion Date
6/28/26
Dollars Obligated
$2.1M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.507
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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