In total, FTA is awarding 13 grants in eight states and the territory of American Samoa. Federal funding will support projects such as replacing old vessels, expanding fleets, and building new terminals and docks.  

Selected fiscal year 2023 ferry projects include: 

• The American Samoa Department of Public Works will receive USD 21.2 million to acquire two low-emission vessels that will operate from Tutuila to the islands of Manu'a. This project will expand service, enhance reliability, and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Agency (WETA) will receive USD 15.9 million to retrofit two of their existing ferry floats in the cities of Alameda and San Francisco by installing battery energy storage systems to improve reliability and air quality.
• The State of Alaska will receive nearly USD 131.3 million to invest in the Alaska Marine Highway that serves remote locations throughout the state, including nearly USD 92.8 million to the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to build a new ferry to replace a nearly 60-year-old vessel. The new ferry will feature a diesel-electric propulsion system and will serve rural southwest Alaska with more reliable service and fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
• The New York City Department of Transportation will receive nearly USD 7.5 million to build shoreside terminal infrastructure to enable rapid charging for vessels serving Governors Island, which is only accessible by ferry service. The new charging system will reduce emissions, decrease maintenance costs, and improve reliability for riders.

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