Electric or Low-Emitting Passenger Ferry Program

The Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program provides competitive funding to support the purchase or construction of electric or low-emission ferry vessels, electrification infrastructure, and related equipment. This Assistance Listing 20.538 cr

FTA's Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Program is a competitive grant designed to help modernize the nation's ferry systems by supporting the transition to cleaner, more energy-efficient technologies. This program provides funding for the purchase, construction, or replacement of passenger ferry vessels to electric, low- or zero-emission propulsion systems, as well as the associated infrastructure, such as charging stations and maintenance facilities. It aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and promote more sustainable transit options for ferry-dependent communities. Eligible applicants include state and local government entities, federally recognized Indian tribes, and other public entities responsible for operating or contracting ferry service.

Entities eligible to apply for funding under the the Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program include; state governments, local governments (such as city or county transit agencies), federally recognized Indian tribal governments, public transit agencies or authorities that operate or contract passenger ferry services and U.S. territories and possessions. Grant applicants must be responsible for operating or overseeing passenger ferry systems and demonstrate capacity to manage federal transit funds. Using terms like "state government ferry grants," "local government ferry funding," "tribal ferry grants," and "public transit ferry grants" will help public users find this listing. such as "electric ferry funding," "low-emission ferry grants," "zero-emission ferry projects," and "ferry electrification grants" are relevant for search purposes. Eligible recipients for the Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Program are Designated/Direct Recipients of Section 5307 funding, including Designated/Direct Recipients of Section 5311 funding,

Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.Gov. A complete proposal submission for each program consists of two forms: the SF-424 Application For Federal Assistance and the supplemental form for each program. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.Gov. A complete proposal submission for each program consists of two forms: the SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance and the supplemental form for each program. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program: Capital assistance to support 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. Under the Electric and Low-Emitting Ferry Program, funds may not be used to fund operating expenses, planning, or preventive maintenance.

Funding is available annually through the grant programs authorization period. For this grant program, the period of performance is the year of allocation plus 5 years. Funds must be spent within period, extensions possible with approval.

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for this listing will be posted on Grants.gov. The NOFO outlines the eligibility, application requirements, evaluation criteria, deadlines and funding priorities. • A complete proposal submission consists of two forms: SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance and the supplemental form for the competitive program. • Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.Gov. • Application may attach additional supporting information to the SF-424 submission. • Project proposal must be submitted electronically through Grants.Gov by the due date. • Recipients selected for funding submits grant application into TrAMS to obligate funds.

Projects will be evaluated primarily on the responses provided in the application supplemental form. Projects proposals are evaluated based on the criteria described in the notice of funding opportunity.

After the technical evaluation, projects recommended for funding are presented to senior management for review. The FTA Administrator will determine the final selection of projects for program funding. Final project selections are posting on the FTA website along with any implementation guidance.

Award recipients are publicly announced via press release and published on FTA's website.