Synopsis

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $98 million in competitive grants for the Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program. Eligible activities include capital projects to purchase electric or low-emitting ferry vessels and related infrastructure.
Response Date	May 11, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Apr 06, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	Jun 03, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling	N/a
Award Floor	N/a
Cost Sharing	Yes

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	County governments, City or township governments, State governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info on Eligibility:	Any eligible recipient of 49 U.S.C. 5307 funding, States and federally recognized Tribes that operate a public ferry system in an urbanized area. Any eligible recipient of 49 U.S.C. 5311 funding, States and federally recognized Tribes that operate a public ferry system in a rural area.

Additional Information

Agency Name	Johnita S Glover Transportation Program Analyst
Link to Additional Information:	FTA NOFO Website
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-366-9833

CFDA Program(s)

• 20.538: Electric or Low-Emitting Passenger Ferry Program