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Region 4 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC)

69A350 OSDBU, Department of Transportation

Deadline
October 31, 2026in 11 days
Award size
Up to $250,143About 1 awards
Matching funds
Not required
Fit for small groups
Better for larger organizations

In plain language

This grant helps small businesses get help competing for transportation contracts. It pays for technical assistance, business support, and outreach. The money is for a nonprofit organization in Region 4.

The money can pay for

  • Technical assistance for small businesses
  • Business development support
  • Outreach to transportation agencies
  • Connecting businesses with resources

Who can apply

Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) status, including those in Region 4, can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Better for larger organizations. This grant is meant for nonprofits that can run a technical assistance center for small businesses, which may be too large or complex for a small community nonprofit.

Before you apply

  • The grant is for a single award
  • Only nonprofits with 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) status can apply
  • The grant is for Region 4 states
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

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From the official listing

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), will provide financial assistance to an eligible 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization to establish, operate, and administer the Region 4 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC). The SBTTAC will provide technical assistance, business development support, and access-to-capital resources to help small businesses compete for transportation-related contracts. The recipient will also conduct outreach, connect businesses with transportation agencies, financial institutions, prime contractors, and other resources, and report required Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to OSDBU. Region 4: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, and Tennessee. Note: The exact Federal award amount is $250,143.33. The amount…

Read the full description

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), will provide financial assistance to an eligible 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization to establish, operate, and administer the Region 4 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC). The SBTTAC will provide technical assistance, business development support, and access-to-capital resources to help small businesses compete for transportation-related contracts. The recipient will also conduct outreach, connect businesses with transportation agencies, financial institutions, prime contractors, and other resources, and report required Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to OSDBU. Region 4: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, and Tennessee. Note: The exact Federal award amount is $250,143.33. The amount displayed in the Grants.gov funding field is rounded to the nearest whole dollar to comply with Grants.gov system requirements. Informational Webinar: To see the innformational webinar click the link below and when prompted use passcode Nzy1RYQ= : webinar recording

Opportunity number
OST-OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-REGION-4-FY2027-1
Posted
September 30, 2026
Eligible applicants
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see eligibility details)
Eligibility details
Including 501(c )(6)
Assistance listing
20.910 Assistance to Small and Disadvantaged Businesses
Agency contact
Steronica Mattocks Grantor
steronica.mattocks@dot.gov
2023660658
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