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gov/passenger-ferry-grants) ## Passenger Ferry Grant Program - Section 5307 * On August 21, 2026, FTA announced approximately $665 million in Fiscal Year 2026 project selections to 23 projects in 14 states and U.S. Virgin Islands to improve and expand ferry service in communities across the country to help people connect to jobs and opportunity. * $103.
5 million under the Passenger Ferry Grant Program to eight projects in six states and the U.S. Virgin Islands. * $454 million under the Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program to ten projects in four states. * $107.
3 million under the Low or No Emitting Ferry Program to five projects in five states. One of FTA’s three ferry programs, the Passenger Ferry Grant program provides competitive funding for projects that support passenger ferry systems in urbanized areas. These funds constitute a core investment in the enhancement and revitalization of public ferry systems in the nation’s urbanized areas.
Funds are awarded based on factors such as the age and condition of existing ferry boats, terminals and related infrastructure; benefits to riders, such as increased reliability; project readiness; and connectivity to other modes of transportation.
Funding is made available to designated recipients and eligible direct recipients of Section 5307 funds, States and federally recognized Tribes that operate a public ferry system in an urbanized area. Eligible activities are capital projects to purchase, replace, or rehabilitate passenger ferries, terminals, and related facilities and equipment. Funds may not be used for operating expenses, planning, or preventive maintenance.
The federal share is not to exceed 80 percent of the net project cost for capital expenditures. However, the Federal share of the cost of leasing or purchasing a ferry that is compliant with the Clean Air Act (CAA) or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is not to exceed 85 percent of the total ferry cost.
The federal share in the cost of leasing or acquiring compliant ferry-related equipment and facilities is 90 percent of the net project cost. Applicants must identify these specific activities in their application in order to receive this increased federal share. * Urbanized Area Formula Grants Program Fact Sheet * The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For the Passenger Ferry Program, eligible applicants are designated recipients or direct recipients of FTA’s Urbanized Area Formula Grants, as well as public entities engaged in providing public transportation passenger…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $40,925,000 (2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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