FY 2026 Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program Grants
Summary
The Federal Transit Administration announces a $98 million competitive grant opportunity for the Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program. Eligible applicants include state, local, and tribal governments operating public ferry systems in urbanized or rural areas. The funding opportunity number is FTA-2026-007-TPM-FERRYPILOT, with applications closing May 11, 2026.
What changed
FTA has posted the FY 2026 Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program funding opportunity, offering $98 million in competitive grants for capital projects to purchase electric or low-emitting ferry vessels and related infrastructure. Eligible applicants include recipients of 49 U.S.C. 5307 or 5311 funding—states, local governments, and federally recognized tribal governments that operate public ferry systems. The opportunity number is FTA-2026-007-TPM-FERRYPILOT.
Eligible entities must determine their eligibility status, prepare grant applications, and submit through grants.gov by May 11, 2026. Cost sharing or matching requirements apply. Prospective applicants should contact FTA program staff at matthew.lange@dot.gov for additional information. No penalties are associated with non-participation, but eligible entities seeking federal funding for ferry electrification should act promptly.
What to do next
- Verify eligibility as a state, local, or tribal government operating a public ferry system
- Prepare grant application addressing capital projects for electric or low-emitting ferry vessels and infrastructure
- Submit application through grants.gov by May 11, 2026
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FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program
Agency: DOT - Federal Transit Administration
Assistance Listings: 20.538 -- Electric or Low-Emitting Passenger Ferry Program
Last Updated: April 6, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
- State governments
- County governments
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
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.
Grantor contact information
Description
Matt Lange
FTA Office of Program Management
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| FY26-Passenger-Ferry-Grant-Program-Supplemental-Form-Final-v1.0.0.pdf | FTA Supplemental Form | Apr 6, 2026 01:18 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: May 11, 2026
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Award
$98,000,000
Program Funding
5
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$--
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FTA-2026-007-TPM-FERRYPILOT
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Transportation
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
April 6, 2026
Archive date:
June 3, 2026
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