FTA-2021-006-TPM-FERRY: FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Grant Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of DOT - Federal Transit Administration notices from 2021.
DOT - Federal Transit Administration offered grants to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 30 awards worth $38.0 million in total. Applications closed on October 5, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 6, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$38.0 million
- Expected awards30
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTA-2026-005-TPM-FERRY | April 6, 2026 | Closed May 11, 2026 | Closed |
| FTA-2024-007-TPM-PASSFERRY | April 17, 2024 | Closed June 17, 2024 | Closed |
| FTA-2023-007-TPM-PASSFERRY | May 18, 2023 | Closed July 17, 2023 | Closed |
| FTA-2022-006-TPM-FERRY | July 8, 2022 | Closed September 6, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | August 6, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 5, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | November 4, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments and tribes.
- State governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible applicants under this program must be designated recipients or eligible direct recipients of Section 5307 funds, which include public entities engaged in providing a public transportation passenger ferry service in urbanized areas.
Is this a realistic fit?
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $38 million in competitive grants under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Passenger Ferry Grant Program (Ferry Program) (Federal Assistance Listing #20.507). Of that amount, $4 million is available only for low or zero-emission ferries or ferries using electric battery or fuel cell components and the infrastructure to support such ferries. As required by Federal public transportation law, funds will be awarded competitively to designated recipients or eligible direct recipients of Urbanized Area Formula funds to support capital projects to improve existing passenger ferry service, establish new ferry service, and repair and modernize ferry boats, terminals, and related facilities and equipment.
Who has won Federal Transit Formula Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Federal Transit Formula Grants (20.507) awarded $79 billion across 5,068 grant awards, an average of $15.6 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Transportation Authority | New York | 34 | $17 billion |
| New Jersey Transit Corporation | New Jersey | 26 | $4.9 billion |
| Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority | California | 21 | $3.5 billion |
| Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | District of Columbia | 15 | $2.8 billion |
| Chicago Transit Authority | Illinois | 15 | $2.4 billion |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is FTA-2021-006-TPM-FERRY still open?
No. It closed on October 5, 2021.
Who can apply for FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Grant Program?
DOT - Federal Transit Administration accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 2021 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Grant Program?
Closed October 5, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
About $38.0 million in total across about 30 awards.
Who has won Federal Transit Formula Grants grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New Jersey Transit Corporation, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The program made 5,068 awards worth $79 billion in that time.
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