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

May 11, 2026: Full application submission deadline

$105 million total program funding; ~10 awards expected; award ceiling not specified; cost sharing required

Competitive grants for capital projects to support passenger ferry systems in urbanized areas, including vessels, terminals, and related infrastructure.

--- ## Description The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering a competitive funding opportunity for the FY 2026 Passenger Ferry Grant Program. This program provides approximately $105 million in grants to support capital projects that enhance passenger ferry systems in urbanized areas. Eligible projects include the acquisition, replacement, or rehabilitation of ferry vessels, construction or improvement of terminals, and related infrastructure upgrades. The goal is to improve and modernize passenger ferry services, increase reliability, and expand access to public transit via ferry systems. --- ## Due Dates - May 11, 2026: Full application submission deadline (proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time) --- ## Funding Amount - Total available funding: $105,000,000 - Expected number of awards: ~10 - Award ceiling and floor: Not specified (varies by project scope) - Cost sharing/matching: Required Funds are awarded competitively and may be used for any purpose eligible under 49 U.S.C. 5307(h) related to capital ferry projects. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Any eligible recipient of 49 U.S.C. 5307 funding - States and federally recognized Tribes operating a public ferry system in an urbanized area Applicants must operate or propose to operate a public ferry system serving urbanized areas. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically via [Grants.gov](https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/jsf/workspace/createWorkspace.faces?activityID=CreateWorkspace&cleanSession=1&oppId=361746). - Complete proposals are due by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 11, 2026. - Mail and fax submissions are not accepted. - Applicants should review the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on the [FTA NOFO Website](https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/grants/notices) for detailed requirements. - Cost sharing or matching contributions are required; review the NOFO for specific ratios and eligible sources. --- ## Additional Information - The program supports capital projects only (not operating expenses). - Projects must align with eligible activities under 49 U.S.C. 5307(h). - Related programs (Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program and Ferry Service for Rural Communities) have separate funding opportunities. - Contact the FTA early for technical or eligibility questions. --- ## External Links - [FTA NOFO Website](https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/grants/notices) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361746) - [FTA Ferry Programs Overview](https://www.transit.dot.gov/grants/fta-ferry-programs) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Role/Notes | |-------------|-------------------------------------|-----------------|----------------------------------| | 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 inquiries |

FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Grant Program

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