FY 2017 Solicitation of Project Proposals for the Passenger Ferry Grant Program
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO):
Solicitation of Project Proposals for the Passenger Ferry Grant Program (Ferry program).
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of $30 million of Fiscal Year 2017 Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program funds to assist financing capital projects to support existing passenger ferry service, establish new ferry service, and to repair and modernize ferry boats, terminals, and related facilities and equipment.
Solicitation of Project Proposals for the Passenger Ferry Grant Program (Ferry program).
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of $30 million of Fiscal Year 2017 Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Program funds to assist financing capital projects to support existing passenger ferry service, establish new ferry service, and to repair and modernize ferry boats, terminals, and related facilities and equipment.
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
FTA Notices
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligible applicants under this program must be designated recipients or eligible direct recipients of Section 5307 funds, which include public entities engaged in providing a public transportation passenger ferry service in urbanized areas.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Agency Email:
vanessa.williams@dot.gov
Date Posted:
2017-08-23
Application Due Date:
2017-10-23
Archive Date:
2017-11-22
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