Passenger Ferry Grant Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program
CFDA 20.532 · Federal Grants & Funding
Total Funding
$351.7M
Awards
7
Recipients
3
States
3
Last Updated
Mar 30, 2026
Yearly Funding Trend
| Fiscal Year | Obligations | Awards | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $331.7M | 6 | |
| 2026 | $20.0M | 1 | -94.0% |
Award Type Mix
| Type | Obligations | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | 0 |
Top 7 Awards under CFDA 20.532
Largest individual obligations for Passenger Ferry Grant Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program.
| Award | Recipient | Awarding Agency | Place | FY | Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ASST_NON_AK-2024-025_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS THE REPLACEMENT OF A 60-YEAR-OLD VESSEL THE M/V TUSTUMENA WHICH IS APPROACHING THE END OF ITS SERVICE LIFE.; ACTIVITIES PERFORMED… | AK STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Alaska | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | AK-00 | 2024 | $161,274,784 |
ASST_NON_AK-2024-005_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD INCLUDES OPERATING ASSISTANCE TO HELP THE ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEMS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR OPERATING EXPENSES FOR RU… | AK STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Alaska | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | AK-00 | 2024 | $149,385,241 |
ASST_NON_AK-2026-010_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: MODERNIZATION OF ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM (AMHS) VESSELS ENSURING RELIABLE SERVICE IMPROVING STATE OF GOOD REPAIR AND CONTINUING QUALITY TRANSIT SERVICE.… | AK STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Alaska | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | AK-00 | 2026 | $20,000,000 |
ASST_NON_MI-2023-023_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FERRY AND ENGINEERING WORK FOR DOCK RENOVATIONS FOR BEAVER ISLAND TRANSPORTATION… | TRANSPORTATION, MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION DIVSION Michigan | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | MI-90 | 2024 | $15,628,285 |
ASST_NON_AK-2024-032_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS AWARD IS TO DESIGN A LOW-NO EMISSION SHUTTLE FERRY AND ASSOCIATED CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM (AMHS).; AC… | AK STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Alaska | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | AK-00 | 2024 | $3,697,121 |
ASST_NON_NC-2024-057_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FERRY DIVISION WILL RECEIVE FUNDING THROUGH AN FY 22 RURAL FERRY DISCRETIONARY GRANT TO MODERNIZE THE NCDOT MA… | NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION North Carolina | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | NC-03 | 2024 | $1,345,241 |
ASST_NON_NC-2024-058_069 APPLICATION PURPOSE: THIS PROJECT WILL CONDUCT A PLANNING STUDY INCLUDING CONCEPTUAL DESIGN FOR A DEPOT LEVEL MAINTENANCE FACILITY AT THE EXISTING CHERRY BRANCH FERRY TERMINAL. TH… | NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION North Carolina | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration | NC-03 | 2024 | $400,000 |
Top 7 awards shown, ranked by obligated amount. Dates reflect performance period; last-modified dates match USAspending.gov. Complete listings include all transaction history going back to FY2024.
Spending by State
| State | Funding | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $334.4M | 4 |
| Michigan | $15.6M | 1 |
| North Carolina | $1.7M | 2 |
Top Recipients
| Recipient | Total | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| AK STATE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONAK | $334.4M | 4 |
| TRANSPORTATION, MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION DIVSIONMI | $15.6M | 1 |
| NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONNC | $1.7M | 2 |
Agencies Administering This Program
Department of Transportation$351.7M
Source: USAspending.gov · All Programs