Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 6)
Funding is available to run a technical assistance center in Region 6 that helps small and disadvantaged businesses in transportation, with a 1-year base award and two possible extension years.
Funder: 69A350 OSDBU
Due Dates: August 30, 2026: Full application submission deadline (submit via Grants.gov by 11:59 PM Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: $441,559 for a 12-month base year; two option years possible based on performance; 1 award expected; 15% cost share required (at least 50% cash).
Summary: Supports the establishment and operation of a technical assistance center to help small businesses in Region 6 compete for transportation-related contracts.
Key Information: Only one proposal per region per organization; applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov.
Description
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) will establish and operate the Region 6 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC), formerly known as the Small Business Transportation Resource Center. The SBTTAC will provide technical support, training, outreach, and individualized business counseling to small businesses, aiming to strengthen their capacity and competitiveness in securing transportation-related contracts at the federal, state, and local levels.
The cooperative agreement is for a single award of $441,559 for a 12-month base year, with the possibility of two additional option years contingent on performance and funding availability. The program targets organizations with demonstrated expertise in transportation contracting and technical assistance for small businesses.
