FTA-2026-005-TPM-FERRY: FY 2026 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 2026.
DOT - Federal Transit Administration offered grants to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $105 million in total. Applications closed on May 11, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 8, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Total funding$105 million
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| FTA-2021-006-TPM-FERRY | August 6, 2021 | Closed October 5, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 6, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 11, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 3, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments and tribes.
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- 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 $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.
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-2026-005-TPM-FERRY still open?
No. It closed on May 11, 2026.
Who can apply for FY 2026 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 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Passenger Ferry Grant Program?
Closed May 11, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
About $105 million in total across about 10 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.
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