Passenger Ferry Grant Program FY 2026
Summary
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces a $105 million competitive grant opportunity for the FY 2026 Passenger Ferry Program. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, federally recognized Tribes, and public ferry operators in urbanized areas. Applications close May 11, 2026.
What changed
FTA has opened the FY 2026 Passenger Ferry Grant Program with $105 million in available funding (Funding Opportunity Number: FTA-2026-005-TPM-FERRY). Grants will support capital projects under 49 U.S.C. 5307(h) for ferry vessels, terminals, and related infrastructure in urbanized areas. Eligible applicants include government entities (tribal, city, county, state), and transit agencies operating public ferry systems.
Eligible entities must submit applications by May 11, 2026, through Grants.gov. Cost sharing or matching requirements apply. Potential applicants should contact FTA Program Manager Matt Lange at matthew.lange@dot.gov for grantor contact information and review the FTA NOFO website for additional details before applying.
What to do next
- Submit grant application through Grants.gov by May 11, 2026
- Verify eligibility under 49 U.S.C. 5307(h) and ensure operation in an urbanized area
- Contact FTA at matthew.lange@dot.gov for clarification on application requirements
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FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Grant Program
Agency: DOT - Federal Transit Administration
Assistance Listings: 20.532 -- Passenger Ferry Grant Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program
Last Updated: April 6, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
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
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.
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 01:22 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: May 11, 2026
Application process
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Award
$105,000,000
Program Funding
10
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$--
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FTA-2026-005-TPM-FERRY
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Transportation
Category Explanation:
--
History
Version:
2
Posted date:
April 6, 2026
Archive date:
June 3, 2026
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