FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Grant Program

DOT-FTA Posted FTA-2026-005-TPM-FERRY

Description

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $105 million in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Passenger Ferry Program. Passenger Ferry funds will be awarded competitively for any purpose eligible under 49 U.S.C. 5307(h) for capital projects to support passenger ferry systems in urbanized areas, such as ferry vessels, terminals, and related infrastructure.

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.
Funding Details
Award Floor
Not specified
Award Ceiling
Not specified
Total Estimated Funding
$105,000,000.00
Expected Awards
10
Key Dates
Posted
April 6, 2026
Closes
May 11, 2026
Archive Date
June 3, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
DOT - Federal Transit Administration
Agency Code
DOT-FTA
Funding Instrument
Other