Assistance Listing 20.539
Ferry Service for Rural Communities
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF · Federal Transit Administration
Assistance Listing 20.539, “Ferry Service for Rural Communities,” is a federal program administered by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing.
Program objective
The Passenger Ferry Grant Program for Rural Communities provides funding for passenger ferries through a competitive process to improve access and mobility in rural or geographically isolated communities that rely on ferry service due to limited road or transit infrastructure. The goals of the program is to improve reliable and safe ferry service in rural areas, fund vessel purchases, terminal construction, and other capital improvements and support tribal governments, local transit agencies, and state/local entities serving rural ferry routes. This Assistance Listing 20.539 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 20.539will be utilized by DOT at the start of FY 2026.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 20.539
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
- State
Eligible Recipients are States
Intended beneficiaries: U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia) and State.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionFrequently asked questions
What is ALN 20.539?
20.539 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Ferry Service for Rural Communities.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 20.539?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia) and State. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.