Announcements

Notice of Funding Opportunity: FY24 Ferry Grants

Published on: April 22, 2024

FTA today announced the availability of $316 million from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support and modernize passenger ferry service in rural and urban communities across the country.

Three Ferry Grant Programs are included in this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): the Passenger Ferry Program the Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program, and the Electric or Low Emitting Ferry Program.

• The Passenger Ferry Program supports capital projects to buy, replace, or modernize passenger ferries, terminals, and related equipment. For Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, $51 million is available.
• The Electric or Low Emitting Ferry Program provides federal support to transit agencies to buy ferry vessels that reduce emissions by using alternative fuels or on-board energy storage systems. For Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, $49 million is available.
• The Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program is a competitive grant program created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to ensure essential ferry service in rural communities. The program provides capital, planning, and operating assistance to support or expand ferry services in rural areas. For Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, $216 million is available.

Instructions for applying and eligibility information can be found on FTA’s Website and in GRANTS.GOV for Passenger Ferry, Electric or Low Emitting Ferry and Ferry Service for Rural Communities. Complete proposals must be submitted electronically through GRANTS.GOV by June 17, 2024.

FTA will host a webinar (passcode 638376) on Thursday, May 2, at 1:30 p.m. CT to discuss the requirements for funding, application eligibility and criteria, and the submission process. Participants will learn more about the Passenger Ferry, Electric or Low Emitting and Ferry Service for Rural Communities programs and how to apply. The webinar will include an opportunity to ask questions. FTA is committed to providing equal access to this session for all participants. If you need alternative formats, options or services, please email FTAFerryPrograms@dot.gov

Links:

Notice of Funding Opportunity

Press Release

FTA Ferry Programs

Passenger Ferry Program

Electric or Low Emitting Ferry Program

Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program

Webinar