$657 Million Grants to Green Up Rural Passenger Ferries
Published Date: 4/7/2026
Notice
Summary
The Federal Transit Administration is offering about $657 million in grants for 2026 to boost passenger ferries, electric or low-emission ferry pilots, and ferry services in rural areas. If you run or support ferry services, now’s the time to apply by May 11, 2026, to get funding that can help make ferry travel cleaner and more accessible. This is a big chance to improve water travel with fresh, green ideas and support for small communities.
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About $657M Available for Ferries
The Federal Transit Administration is offering approximately $657 million in competitive grants for Fiscal Year 2026 across three programs: the Passenger Ferry Program, the Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and the Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program. If you run or support ferry services, these grants are a funding opportunity for projects in 2026.
Application Deadline and Submission Rule
To apply for these ferry grants you must submit a complete proposal electronically through GRANTS.GOV using the "APPLY" function by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on May 11, 2026. Mail and fax submissions will not be accepted.
Funding for Electric/Low-Emitting Ferry Pilots
One of the FY2026 programs is the Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, which funds pilot projects for electric or low-emitting ferries. If you operate or support ferry services, you can apply for pilot project funding as part of this NOFO.
Support for Rural Ferry Service
The FY2026 Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program is part of this funding opportunity and offers competitive grants to support ferry service in rural areas. Rural communities and organizations that run or support ferry operations can apply under this program.
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