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.
Closed on May 11, 2026
FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program
DOT - Federal Transit Administration · Opportunity number FTA-2026-006-TPM-FERRYRURAL
Details summarized from the official notice as of May 12, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.
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This opportunity is closed as of May 11, 2026.
It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.
Key facts
| Opportunity number | FTA-2026-006-TPM-FERRYRURAL |
|---|---|
| Agency | DOT - Federal Transit Administration Department of Transportation |
| Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA) | 20.539 |
| Posted | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Deadline | May 11, 2026 |
| Expected number of awards | 5 |
| Estimated total program funding | $454,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | Yes |
| Funding type | Grant |
| Category | Transportation |
| Last updated here | May 12, 2026 |
Summary from the notice
Who can apply
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:
- State governments
Who should take a closer look
- State governments
Not listed as eligible
- Small businesses
- Nonprofits
- Colleges and universities
- Local governments
- Tribal governments and organizations
- Larger for-profit companies
- Individuals
Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.
Cost sharing: this notice requires cost sharing or matching funds. Check the notice for the required share and what counts toward it.
Registrations you will likely need
Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.
- SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
- A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
- A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.
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