Simpler Grants.gov #FTA-2026-006-TPM-FERRYRURAL

FY 2026 Ferry Service for Rural Communities Grant Program Solicitation

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), under the Department of Transportation, is inviting applications for the FY 2026 Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program. - $454 million in competitive grants available to state governments - Funding supports capital projects such as: - Purchase, construction, replacement, or rehabilitation of ferries and ferry terminals - Related infrastructure and equipment, including electric or low-emitting ferry vessels and supporting infrastructure - Planning projects and operating assistance for rural ferry services - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this solicitation - Unique requirements: - Only state governments are eligible to apply - Projects must focus on improving rural passenger ferry service - Cost sharing or matching is required - Program is categorized under transportation funding activities

Description

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is offering $454 million in competitive grants under the Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program. The grants support capital projects such as purchasing, constructing, replacing, or rehabilitating ferries, terminals, related infrastructure, and equipment including electric or low-emitting ferry vessels. Eligible activities also include planning projects and operating assistance. The program is aimed at state governments to enhance ferry services in rural communities.

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