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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

$454,000,000
Est. Program Funding:
May 11, 2026
Closing Date:
5
Expected No. of Awards
N/a
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. 

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
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk
Phone: 202-366-9833

CFDA Program(s)

  • 20.539: Passenger Ferry Program for Rural Communities
   

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