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FTA Ferry Programs

What's New

  • On September 16, 2024, FTA announced approximately $300 million in Fiscal Year 2024 project selections to 18 projects in 14 states to improve and expand ferry service in communities across the country to help people connect to jobs and opportunity.
     
    • Funding includes:
      • $56.3 million under the Passenger Ferry Grant Program to eight projects in seven states.
      • $194 million under the Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program to four projects in two states.
      • $49 million under the Low or No Emitting Ferry Program to six projects in five states. 

Ferry Programs

Passenger Ferry Grant Program – Section 5307(h)

The Passenger Ferry Grant Program makes funding available competitively to assist in the financing of capital projects to support passenger ferry systems in urbanized areas, such as ferry vessels, terminals, and related infrastructure. 

Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program - IIJA § 71102

The Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program provides competitive funding for projects that support the purchase of electric or low-emitting ferries and the electrification of or other reduction of emissions from existing ferries.

Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program - IIJA § 71103

The Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program provides competitive funding to states to ensure basic essential ferry service is provided to rural areas. 

Fiscal Year 2021 Buses and Bus Facilities Projects

State Project Sponsor Project Description Funding Amount AK City and Borough of Juneau, Capital Transit The City of Juneau (Capital Transit) will receive funding to purchase charging equipment for the Juneau Valley Transit Center as it moves from...