FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program
- Posted
- April 6, 2026
- Closed
- May 11, 2026
- Program funding
- $98,000,000
- Expected awards
- 5
- Cost sharing
- Yes
- Instrument
- Grant
- Assistance listing
- 20.538
- Category
- Transportation
- Archives
- June 3, 2026
Synopsis
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $98 million in competitive grants for the Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program. Eligible activities include capital projects to purchase electric or low-emitting ferry vessels and related infrastructure.
Who can apply
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- State governments
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. Any eligible recipient of 49 U.S.C. 5311 funding, States and federally recognized Tribes that operate a public ferry system in a rural area.
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