Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 2)
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 deadline — submit via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time
Funding Amounts: $444,652 (single award); 12-month base period with up to two option years; 15% cost share required
Summary: Supports a regional center to deliver technical, financial, and business assistance to small businesses seeking to compete for transportation-related contracts in Region 2.
Key Information: Nonprofits (501(c)(3) or (6)), including HBCUs and trade associations, may apply; must be located in Region 2 and meet strict eligibility and capacity requirements.
Description
This opportunity funds a Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC) for Region 2, administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). The program aims to expand the capacity, competitiveness, and readiness of small businesses to compete for and perform on federal, state, local, and private transportation contracts. The selected center will provide technical assistance, business development support, capital access, counseling, training, and outreach across a multi-state region (District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Virgin Islands, Virginia, and West Virginia).
Key deliverables include capital infusion assistance, structured training workshops, individualized business counseling, outreach, and robust data reporting. The program is focused on measurable, outcome-driven services and compliance with federal requirements.
