Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 5)
Limited submission
This grant funds organizations to help small businesses in Region 5 compete for transportation contracts through training, counseling, technical assistance, and outreach.
Funder: 69A350 OSDBU
Due Dates: July 31, 2026 (Application Open) | August 30, 2026 (Full Application Deadline)
Funding Amounts: $382,925 (single award for 12 months; potential for two option years based on performance)
Summary: Supports a nonprofit to operate a regional center delivering technical and financial assistance to small businesses seeking to compete for transportation-related contracts in Region 5.
Key Information: 15% non-federal cost share required; only 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofits in Region 5 eligible.
Description
This opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) funds a single nonprofit organization to serve as the Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC) for Region 5 (Kansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, and Colorado). The selected center will provide outreach, technical and financial assistance, business training, counseling, and resources to help small businesses become more competitive for DOT-funded transportation contracts at federal, state, and local levels. The program emphasizes measurable outcomes in capital access, counseling hours, and business development support.
