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FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program

DOT-FTA FTA-2026-006-TPM-FERRYRURAL
Posted: Apr 06, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 05/11/2026
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Funding Information

Estimated Total Funding
$454,000,000
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 $454 million in competitive grants for the Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program. Eligible activities include capital projects to purchase, construct, replace, or rehabilitate ferries, terminals, related infrastructure and related equipment (including electric or low-emitting ferry vessels and related infrastructure), planning projects, and operating assistance. 

Synopsis

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $454 million in competitive grants for the Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program. Eligible activities include capital projects to purchase, construct, replace, or rehabilitate ferries, terminals, related infrastructure and related equipment (including electric or low-emitting ferry vessels and related infrastructure), planning projects, and operating assistance. 

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:
State governments

Funding Activity Categories

Transportation

CFDA Numbers

  • 20.539 - Passenger Ferry Program for Rural Communities

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 10:03:49 AM EDT

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