Project Grant TX2024121
Award Date
9/19/24
Completion Date
12/30/24
Dollars Obligated
$602K
Federal Agency
Federal Transit Administration
Federal Grant Program
20.527
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Texas, USA
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