Project Grant TX2022071
Award Date
9/16/22
Completion Date
6/30/26
Dollars Obligated
$4M
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Awardee
City Of El Paso (KLZGKXNFVTL4)
Federal Grant Program
20.526
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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