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

May 11, 2026

~$105,000,000 total; approx. 10 awards; award ceiling not specified; cost sharing/match required

Supports capital projects for passenger ferry systems in urbanized areas, including vessels, terminals, and related infrastructure.

--- ## Description This competitive funding opportunity from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) provides approximately $105 million in grants for capital projects that support passenger ferry systems in urbanized areas. Eligible projects include the acquisition, construction, or improvement of ferry vessels, terminals, and related infrastructure. The program aims to enhance public transportation by improving and modernizing passenger ferry service, supporting state-of-good-repair, and expanding capacity in eligible urbanized regions. --- ## Due Dates - Full application deadline: **May 11, 2026** (proposals must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time) --- ## Funding Amount - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** ~$105,000,000 - **Expected Number of Awards:** ~10 - **Award Ceiling:** Not specified (no maximum listed) - **Award Floor:** Not specified - **Cost Sharing/Matching:** Required Funds are awarded competitively for eligible capital projects under 49 U.S.C. 5307(h). --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Other eligible recipients of 49 U.S.C. 5307 funding **Additional eligibility requirement:** Only states and federally recognized tribes that operate a public ferry system in an urbanized area are eligible. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361746) by the deadline. - Mail and fax submissions are **not** accepted. - Applicants should review the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for detailed instructions and required supplemental forms. - Cost sharing or matching funds are required. --- ## Additional Information - The program supports any purpose eligible under 49 U.S.C. 5307(h) for capital projects related to passenger ferry systems in urbanized areas. - Projects may include ferry vessels, terminals, and supporting infrastructure. - For the full NOFO and details, refer to the [FTA NOFO Website](https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/grants/notices). --- ## External Links - [FTA NOFO Website](https://www.transit.dot.gov/funding/grants/notices) - [FY 2026 Passenger Ferry Grant Program on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361746) - [FTA Contact Page](https://www.transit.dot.gov/about/contact-us) --- ## 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 communications |

FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Grant Program

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