Electric or Low-Emitting Passenger Ferry Program

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Electric or Low-Emitting Passenger Ferry Program

Federal · FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION · #20.538

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 created in August 2025 was included in the previous ALN 20.532, please refer to former ALN 20.532 for FY24 and FY25 financial obligations. The new Assistance Listing 20.538 will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.

Also known as

Electric Ferry Program, Low- or Zero-Emission Ferry Program

About this 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 created in August 2025 was included in the previous ALN 20.532, please refer to former ALN 20.532 for FY24 and FY25 financial obligations. The new Assistance Listing 20.538 will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.

Who can apply

Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal GovernmentU.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)Transit AuthorityOther Local Government Consortium, Regional Organization (Intrastate), or Other Local Government Combination

Categories

FinancialGrant

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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