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FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program

DOT-FTA FTA-2026-007-TPM-FERRYPILOT
Posted: Apr 06, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 05/11/2026
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Funding Information

Estimated Total Funding
$98,000,000
Expected Number of Awards
5
Cost sharing or matching is required for this grant.

Description

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $98 million in competitive grants for the Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program. Eligible activities include capital projects to purchase electric or low-emitting ferry vessels and related infrastructure.

Synopsis

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $98 million in competitive grants for the Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program. Eligible activities include capital projects to purchase electric or low-emitting ferry vessels and related infrastructure.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments County governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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. Any eligible recipient of 49 U.S.C. 5311 funding, States and federally recognized Tribes that operate a public ferry system in a rural area.

Funding Activity Categories

Transportation

CFDA Numbers

  • 20.538 - Electric or Low-Emitting Passenger Ferry Program

Contact Information

Agency: Johnita S Glover Transportation Program Analyst
Contact: Johnita S Glover Transportation Program Analyst
Email: matthew.lange@dot.gov
Phone: 202-366-9833
Matt Lange

Additional Information

Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 2
Last Updated: Apr 06, 2026 10:02:05 AM EDT

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