This grant funds organizations to help small businesses in Region 2 access training, technical support, and resources to compete for transportation-related DOT contracts.
Funder: 69A350 OSDBU
Due Dates: August 30, 2026: Full application submission deadline (submit via Grants.gov by 11:59 PM Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: $444,652 for a 12-month base period (with up to two option years, subject to performance and funding)
Summary: Supports a regional center to provide technical and financial assistance, training, and outreach to help small businesses compete for transportation-related contracts in Region 2.
Key Information: 15% cost share (at least 50% cash); only one award will be made for Region 2; electronic submission only via Grants.gov.
This opportunity, administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), will fund one organization to serve as the Region 2 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC). The center will provide outreach, individualized technical assistance, business training, counseling, marketing, and the dissemination of information to small businesses in the designated region—helping them become more competitive for DOT-funded transportation contracts and subcontracts at federal, state, and local levels. The program aims to build small business capacity, readiness, and access to capital, focusing on measurable outcomes and regional impact.