Funding is available to run the Region 1 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center for up to three years, supporting small and disadvantaged businesses in transportation.
Funder: 69A350 OSDBU
Due Dates: August 30, 2026: Full application submission deadline via Grants.gov (submit by 11:59 PM Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: $452,420 for one award; 12-month base year with two option years possible, subject to performance and funding
Summary: Supports a center to provide technical assistance, training, and business development services to small businesses pursuing transportation-related contracts in Region 1.
Key Information: 15% cost share required (at least 50% cash); applicants must be based in Region 1 and meet strict eligibility and capacity criteria.
This opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) supports the establishment and operation of the Region 1 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC). The program aims to build the capacity, competitiveness, and readiness of small businesses to compete for and perform on federal, state, local, and private transportation contracts. The successful applicant will deliver technical assistance, individualized counseling, capital access support, and training to small businesses across Region 1 (CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT).