[DOT - Federal Transit Administration](https://www.transit.dot.gov)

May 11, 2026

~$98 million total funding | ~5 awards expected | No specified award ceiling or floor

Supports capital projects to purchase electric or low-emitting ferry vessels and related infrastructure.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) provides approximately $98 million in competitive grants for the Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program. The program is designed to support capital projects that facilitate the purchase of electric or low-emitting ferry vessels and the development or enhancement of related infrastructure. The goal is to advance clean transportation options for ferry systems, reduce emissions, and support sustainable transit solutions in both urbanized and rural areas. --- ## Due Dates - Full applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by **May 11, 2026** (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time). --- ## Funding Amount - **Total Funding Available:** ~$98,000,000 - **Expected Number of Awards:** 5 - **Award Ceiling/Floor:** Not specified (no maximum or minimum per award indicated) - **Cost Sharing/Matching:** Yes, cost sharing or matching funds are required. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Other entities as specified: - Any eligible recipient of 49 U.S.C. 5307 funding, including states and federally recognized tribes operating a public ferry system in an urbanized area. - Any eligible recipient of 49 U.S.C. 5311 funding, including states and federally recognized tribes operating a public ferry system in a rural area. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361745) by the stated deadline. - Mail and fax submissions are not accepted. - Applicants are encouraged to review the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for required forms and detailed instructions. - For program details, refer to the [FTA NOFO website](https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/grants/notices). --- ## Additional Information - This opportunity is part of a larger FTA competitive grant suite for ferry programs in FY 2026. Related opportunities include the Passenger Ferry Program and Ferry Service for Rural Communities. - The program supports only capital projects focused on electric or low-emitting ferry vessels and related infrastructure, not operations or non-capital expenses. --- ## External Links - [FTA Notices of Funding Opportunity](https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/grants/notices) - [Grants.gov Listing & Application Portal](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361745) - [FTA Ferry Programs Overview](https://www.transit.dot.gov/grants/fta-ferry-programs) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Description | |-------------|-------------------------------------|---------------|--------------------------------------| | Matt Lange | [matthew.lange@dot.gov](mailto:matthew.lange@dot.gov) | 202-366-2053 | FTA Office of Program Management | | FTA General | [fta.communications@dot.gov](mailto:fta.communications@dot.gov) | 202-366-4043 | General FTA Information |

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

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