FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Grant Program

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FTA-2026-005-TPM-FERRY

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FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Grant Program

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Discretionary

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Grant

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Transportation

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20.532 -- Passenger Ferry Grant Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program

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Apr 6, 2026

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Apr 8, 2026

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May 11, 2026

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May 11, 2026

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Jun 3, 2026

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10

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$105,000,000

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City or township governments
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Any eligible recipient of 49 U.S.C. 5307 funding, States and federally recognized Tribes that operate a public ferry system in an urbanized area.

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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $105 million in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Passenger Ferry Program. Passenger Ferry funds will be awarded competitively for any purpose eligible under 49 U.S.C. 5307(h) for capital projects to support passenger ferry systems in urbanized areas, such as ferry vessels, terminals, and related infrastructure.

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If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Matt Lange FTA Office of Program Management

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Jun 3, 2026

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FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Grant Program

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Grant

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Transportation

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20.532 -- Passenger Ferry Grant Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program

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City or township governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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County governments

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Eligible Applicants

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Additional Information on Eligibility

Any eligible recipient of 49 U.S.C. 5307 funding, States and federally recognized Tribes that operate a public ferry system in an urbanized area.

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Additional Information on Eligibility

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Program Region

Eligibility

DOT - Federal Transit Administration

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Agency Name

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $105 million in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Passenger Ferry Program. Passenger Ferry funds will be awarded competitively for any purpose eligible under 49 U.S.C. 5307(h) for capital projects to support passenger ferry systems in urbanized areas, such as ferry vessels, terminals, and related infrastructure.

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FTA NOFO Website

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Grantmaker Name

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Matt Lange FTA Office of Program Management

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Grantor Contact Information

Additional Information

Synopsis 3

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Updated: Apr 08, 2026

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FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Grant Program

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