Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 1)
The U.S. Department of Transportation offers one cooperative agreement to establish and operate the Region 1 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center for 10 months, with two performance-based option years.
Funder: U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One $377,016 cooperative agreement for a 10-month base year, with two performance-based option years
Summary: Funds an organization to establish and operate Region 1’s technical assistance center for small businesses pursuing transportation contracts.
Key Information: Applicants must have a physical office in Region 1 and provide a 15% match.
Description
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) funds the establishment and operation of the Region 1 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC), formerly known as the Small Business Transportation Resource Centers. The center will help small businesses strengthen their capacity, competitiveness, and readiness to compete for and perform federal, state, local, and private transportation contracts.
The funded organization will deliver coordinated, multi-state services, including capital access and bonding assistance, individualized counseling, training, outreach, and referrals to USDOT’s National Bonding Education Program. The program emphasizes measurable outcomes, consistent service delivery, accurate reporting, and expanded access to financing. Region 1 covers Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
