Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3)
Funding is available to establish and run a technical assistance center in Region 3 to support small and disadvantaged businesses in transportation for up to three years.
Funder: 69A350 OSDBU
Due Dates: August 30, 2026: Full application deadline — submit via Grants.gov by 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Funding Amounts: $278,272 for a 12-month base year; one award; two option years possible based on performance; 15% cost share required
Summary: Supports a center to deliver technical assistance, training, and business development for small transportation businesses in Region 3 (IN, MI, MN, ND, OH, SD, WI).
Key Information: Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov; incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), will fund a single organization to operate the Region 3 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC). The center will provide technical assistance, business counseling, training, and outreach to small businesses in Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, helping them compete for and perform on transportation-related contracts. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement for a 12-month base year, with the possibility of two additional option years contingent on performance and funding availability.
