Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3)
The U.S. Department of Transportation will fund one award to establish and operate the Region 3 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 (OSDBU)
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Applications open) | October 31, 2026 (Applications close, 11:59 PM EST)
Funding Amounts: One $231,183 cooperative agreement for a 10-month base year, with two performance-based option years
Summary: Funds an organization to operate the Region 3 center providing transportation-focused small business technical assistance and business development support.
Key Information: Applicants must have a physical office in Region 3 and capacity to deliver multi-state services.
Description
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) will fund one organization to establish and operate the Region 3 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC), formerly known as the Small Business Transportation Resource Center. The center serves Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
The program strengthens small businesses’ capacity, competitiveness, and readiness to compete for Federal, state, local, and private transportation contracts. Funded services include financing and bonding assistance, individualized business counseling, structured training, stakeholder outreach, and referrals to USDOT’s National Bonding Education Program. OSDBU emphasizes measurable outcomes, consistent service delivery, accurate performance reporting, expanded access to capital, and reduced barriers to transportation contracting.
