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Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program

General Grant Program Information

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $49 million in competitive grants under the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program (ELEF) (Federal Assistance Listing #20.532). ELEF makes funding available competitively to assist in the financing of capital projects for the purchase of electric or low-emitting ferry vessels that reduce emissions by using alternative fuels or on-board energy storage systems and related charging infrastructure to reduce emissions or produce zero onboard emissions under normal operation. 

Opportunity Status:
Archived
Posted Date:
Close Date:
Eligible Applicants:
State Governments; Local Governments; Federally Recognized Tribes and Affiliated Groups; U.S. Territories
Eligible Activities:
Planning; Construction; Climate and Sustainability; Accessibility
Transportation Type:
Maritime Transit
Annual Award Amount:
$50 Million/year FY 2022-2026 advance appropriations
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
Yes
Match Waiver:
No
Grant Opportunity ID:
FTA-2022-007-TPM-FERRYPILOT
Grant Opportunity Link:
Agency:
USDOT / Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

Eligibility Information

Eligible applicants under this program are any eligible recipient of 5307 or 5311 funding, including the entity that operates ferry service that serves the State with the largest number of Marine Highway System miles and bi-State ferry services.

Funding Information

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for approximately $36.5 million in competitive grants under the Passenger Ferry Grant Program, approximately $49 million under the Low-No Ferry Program, and approximately $209 million under the Rural Ferry Program.

Contact Information

Vanessa Williams
FTA Office of Program Management
FTAFerryPrograms@dot.gov
202-366-4818

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