Region 4 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC)
The U.S. Department of Transportation offers $250,143.33 to an eligible nonprofit to operate a Region 4 center helping small businesses compete for transportation contracts.
Funder: U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (Application deadline, 11:59 p.m. EST)
Funding Amounts: One cooperative agreement of $250,143.33 for a 10-month base period, with up to two option years
Summary: Supports a regional center providing technical assistance, business development, and capital-access support to small transportation businesses.
Key Information: Applicants must document 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) status and have a physical office in Region 4.
Description
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) will fund one organization to establish, operate, and administer the Region 4 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC). Formerly known as the Small Business Transportation Resource Center program, SBTTAC strengthens small businesses’ capacity and readiness to compete for and perform federal, state, local, and private transportation contracts.
The center will serve Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, and Tennessee. Services include individualized counseling, transportation-focused training, financing and bonding assistance, outreach, and referrals to USDOT’s National Bonding Education Program. The recipient will connect businesses with transportation agencies, financial institutions, prime contractors, and other resources while documenting measurable outcomes and reporting Key Performance Indicators to OSDBU.
