Simpler Grants.gov #FTA-2026-005-TPM-FERRY

FTA Passenger Ferry Grant Program – Capital Funding for Ferry Vessels and Infrastructure

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), under the Department of Transportation, is offering a competitive grant opportunity to support passenger ferry systems in urbanized areas. - Approximately $105 million in funding is available for capital projects - Eligible applicants include: - State governments - City or township governments - County governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Other entities operating public ferry systems in urbanized areas - Funding supports: - Acquisition of passenger ferry vessels - Construction or improvement of ferry terminals - Related ferry infrastructure projects - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are named in this opportunity - Cost sharing or matching funds are required - Grants are discretionary and fall under Assistance Listing 20.532 - Focus is on transportation-related capital improvements for public ferry systems

Description

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering approximately $105 million in competitive grants for the Fiscal Year 2026 Passenger Ferry Program. These funds support capital projects for passenger ferry systems in urbanized areas, including ferry vessels, terminals, and related infrastructure. Eligible applicants include state, city, county governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and other entities operating public ferry systems in urbanized areas. The program requires cost sharing or matching and awards are discretionary grants focused on transportation.

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