Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3)
Limited submission
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 submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $278,272 for a 12-month base year; one award; up to two option years possible based on performance.
Summary: Supports a regional center to deliver technical assistance, training, and business development for small transportation firms in Region 3.
Key Information: 15% cost share required (at least 50% cash); only one proposal per region per organization.
Description
This opportunity, funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), aims to establish and operate the Region 3 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC). The center will provide technical assistance, capital access support, individualized counseling, and training to help small businesses in Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin compete for and perform on transportation-related contracts. The program is designed to strengthen the capacity, competitiveness, and readiness of small businesses, with a focus on measurable outcomes and compliance with federal requirements.
