Rural Ferry Grants - $454M Competitive Funding Opportunity for FY 2026
Summary
The Federal Transit Administration announces $454 million in competitive grants for the Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program under Assistance Listing 20.539. Eligible applicants include state governments. Applications close May 11, 2026.
What changed
The FTA has posted Notice of Funding Opportunity FTA-2026-006-TPM-FERRYRURAL for $454 million in competitive grants for rural ferry services. Eligible activities include capital projects for purchasing, constructing, replacing, or rehabilitating ferries, terminals, related infrastructure and equipment (including electric or low-emitting vessels), planning projects, and operating assistance.
State government agencies seeking federal ferry funding should prepare and submit applications through www.grants.gov by the May 11, 2026 closing date. Applicants must complete the FTA Supplemental Form and contact program staff at matthew.lange@dot.gov for additional information. Five expected awards are anticipated under this discretionary funding opportunity.
What to do next
- Identify eligible ferry operators or infrastructure projects within your state jurisdiction
- Prepare application package including FTA Supplemental Form
- Submit application through www.grants.gov by May 11, 2026
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FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program
Agency: DOT - Federal Transit Administration
Assistance Listings: 20.539 -- Passenger Ferry Program for Rural Communities
Last Updated: April 6, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Matt Lange
FTA Office of Program Management
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FY26-Passenger-Ferry-Grant-Program-Supplemental-Form-Final-v1.0.0.pdf | FTA Supplemental Form | Apr 6, 2026 01:20 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: May 11, 2026
Application process
This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov
Award
$454,000,000
Program Funding
5
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$--
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
FTA-2026-006-TPM-FERRYRURAL
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Transportation
Category Explanation:
--
History
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2
Posted date:
April 6, 2026
Archive date:
June 3, 2026
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