FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program
- Posted
- April 6, 2026
- Closed
- May 11, 2026
- Program funding
- $454,000,000
- Expected awards
- 5
- Cost sharing
- Yes
- Instrument
- Grant
- Assistance listing
- 20.539
- Category
- Transportation
- Archives
- June 3, 2026
Synopsis
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $454 million in competitive grants for the Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program. Eligible activities include capital projects to purchase, construct, replace, or rehabilitate ferries, terminals, related infrastructure and related equipment (including electric or low-emitting ferry vessels and related infrastructure), planning projects, and operating assistance.
Who can apply
- State governments
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