FY 2026 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is announcing 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. The program aims to support the development of electric or low-emitting ferry systems in urbanized and rural areas. The grants will be awarded to eligible recipients, including states, federally recognized tribes, and public ferry system operators. Some key points to consider: • Eligible activities include capital projects for electric or low-emitting ferry vessels and related infrastructure. • The program is open to eligible recipients of 49 U.S.C. 5307 funding, including states and federally recognized tribes that operate a public ferry system in an urbanized area. • The program is also open to eligible recipients of 49 U.S.C. 5311 funding, including states and federally recognized tribes that operate a public ferry system in a rural area. • The application deadline is May 11, 2026. • The FTA expects to award up to 5 grants under this program.