FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program
Agency: DOT - Federal Transit Administration
Assistance Listings: 20.539 -- Passenger Ferry Program for Rural Communities
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
FTA Office of Program Management
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06680.pdf | Federal Register Notice | Apr 7, 2026 10:43 AM UTC |
| FY26-Passenger-Ferry-Grant-Program-Supplemental-Form-Final-v1.0.0.pdf | FTA Supplemental Form | Apr 6, 2026 01:20 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: May 11, 2026
Award
$454,000,000
Program Funding
5
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$--
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FTA-2026-006-TPM-FERRYRURAL
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Transportation
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
3
Posted date:
April 6, 2026
Archive date:
June 3, 2026
