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
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Application opens) | October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM EST (Application deadline)
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 Region 3’s technical assistance center supporting small businesses pursuing transportation contracts.
Key Information: Applicants must have a physical office in Region 3 and documented regional small-business technical assistance experience.
Description
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) funds the establishment and operation of 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, helping small businesses prepare for, compete for, and perform Federal, state, local, and private transportation contracts.
The selected organization will deliver coordinated business counseling, training, capital-access and bonding assistance, outreach, and referrals to USDOT programs, including the National Bonding Education Program. The program emphasizes measurable outcomes, expanded access to financing, consistent service delivery, and accurate performance reporting through OSDBU’s designated customer relationship management system.
