FTA-2023-008-TPM-RURALFERRY: FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Ferry Service for Rural Communities 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 2023.
DOT - Federal Transit Administration offered grants of up to $170 million to state and local governments. It expected to make about 8 awards worth $170 million in total. Applications closed on July 17, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 18, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$170 million
- Total funding$170 million
- Expected awards8
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTA-2026-006-TPM-FERRYRURAL | April 6, 2026 | Closed May 11, 2026 | Closed |
| FTA-2024-009-TPM-RURALFERRY | April 17, 2024 | Closed June 17, 2024 | Closed |
| FTA-2022-008-TPM-FERRYRURAL | July 8, 2022 | Closed September 6, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | May 18, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 17, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 16, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments.
- State governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligible applicants under this program are States and territories in which eligible service is operated.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Passenger Ferry Grant Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program awards averaged $25.8 million; this notice allows up to $170 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (99% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- 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 $170 million in competitive grants under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program (FSRC) (Federal Assistance Listing #20.532). FSRC makes funding available competitively to assist in the financing of capital, planning, and operating assistance for eligible ferry services.
Who has won Passenger Ferry Grant Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Passenger Ferry Grant Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program (20.532) awarded $335 million across 13 grant awards, an average of $25.8 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AK State Department of Public Transportation | Alaska | 4 | $257 million |
| Maine Department of Transportation | Maine | 2 | $33.0 million |
| Delaware River & Bay Authority | Delaware | 1 | $20.0 million |
| Transportation, Michigan Department of Passenger Transportation Divsion | Michigan | 1 | $15.6 million |
| Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority | Massachusetts | 1 | $4.2 million |
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-2023-008-TPM-RURALFERRY still open?
No. It closed on July 17, 2023.
Who can apply for FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program?
DOT - Federal Transit Administration accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program?
Closed July 17, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $170 million each. About $170 million in total across about 8 awards.
Who has won Passenger Ferry Grant Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were AK State Department of Public Transportation, Maine Department of Transportation, Delaware River & Bay Authority. The program made 13 awards worth $335 million in that time.
Similar open grants
- FY26 US DOT Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grants (DIIG) Program
- Fiscal Year 2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program
- FY27 Northeast Corridor Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
- FY27 National Network Cooperative Agreement to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation
- FY 2027 Crash Causal Factors Program
- Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials Research