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"FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Grant Program is sponsored by DOT - Federal Transit Administration. This program provides competitive funding for projects that support passenger ferry systems in urbanized areas, including ferry vessels, terminals, and related infrastructure.
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Opportunity Listing - FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Grant Program 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 8, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov 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.
City or township governments Federally recognized Native American tribal governments 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 FTA Office of Program Management File name Description Last updated 2026-06680.
pdf Federal Register Notice Apr 7, 2026 10:44 AM UTC FY26-Passenger-Ferry-Grant-Program-Supplemental-Form-Final-v1. 0. 0.
pdf FTA Supplemental Form Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity :
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Entities supporting passenger ferry systems in urbanized areas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was May 11, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Grant Program is funded by DOT - Federal Transit Administration. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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