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FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program
DOT - Federal Transit Administration
FTA-2026-006-TPM-FERRYRURAL
DOT-FTA
General Information
Est. Program Funding:
Closing Date:
Expected No. of Awards
Award Ceiling
Opportunity Number:
FTA-2026-006-TPM-FERRYRURAL
Owning Agency:
DOT-FTA
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)
Synopsis
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. |
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| 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 | State governments |
| Additional Info on Eligibility: | N/a |
Additional Information
| Agency Name | Johnita S Glover Transportation Program Analyst |
| Link to Additional Information: | FTA NOFO Website |
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CFDA Program(s)
- 20.539: Passenger Ferry Program for Rural Communities
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