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Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3)

69A350 OSDBU, Department of Transportation

Deadline
October 31, 2026in 11 days
Award size
Up to $231,183About 1 awards
Matching funds
RequiredYou must contribute some of the cost
Fit for small groups
Better for larger organizations

In plain language

This grant helps small businesses with transportation-related support. It pays for a technical assistance center in Region 3. The center helps small businesses understand transportation programs.

The money can pay for

  • Operating a technical assistance center
  • Helping small businesses with transportation programs
  • Providing training and support
  • Managing a 10-month base year with option years

Who can apply

Private colleges, public colleges, state governments, and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Better for larger organizations. This grant is meant for institutions like colleges, governments, or larger organizations, not small community nonprofits.

Before you apply

  • Matching funds are required
  • Only one award is expected
  • The grant is for a technical assistance center, not direct services
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

This summary was written by GrantGather with AI, based on the official listing. It can contain mistakes. Check the official listing on Grants.gov before you apply.

From the official listing

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of the Secretary (OST), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), announces the availability of funding under Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Number OST/OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-Region3-FY2027-1 to establish and operate the Region 3 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC) formerly known as the Small Business Transportation Resource Centers (SBTRC).The cooperative agreement is for one (1) award for a 10-months base year with two option years, based on performance. Link to Recorded NOFO Information Session (Webinar) - Aug 3, 2026, 1PM ET https://usdot.zoomgov.com/rec/share/84PjqpAOpvEeyc1B7HP-fmGEdi2tR7Le7sjEnHbep3ssbGuAideifzgmo282RsBh.lucHhIC2nlBYIlks?startTime=1785776732000 Passcode: Nzy1RYQ=

Opportunity number
OST-OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-REGION3-FY2027-1
Posted
October 1, 2026
Eligible applicants
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
State governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Assistance listing
20.910 Assistance to Small and Disadvantaged Businesses
Agency contact
Lynn Bailey Grantor
lynn.bailey@dot.gov
4458670869
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