Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3)

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of the Secretary (OST), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), announces the availability of funding under Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Number OST/OSDBU-2026-SBTTAC-Region 3-FY2026-1 to establish and operate the Region 3 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC) formerly known as the Small Business Transportation Resource Centers (SBTRC). The cooperative agreement is for one award for a 12 months base year with two option years, based on performance.

Program Details

69A350 OSDBU is a federal agency that offers the Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3) grant program to support minority business support. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by 69A350 OSDBU through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for minority business support should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, government agencies and municipalities, and educational institutions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with 69A350 OSDBU or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: $278K. The application deadline is August 30, 2026 (29 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports minority business support. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by funder — verify requirements with 69A350 OSDBU before applying.

Award details

Award range: $278K. Applications close on August 30, 2026 (29 days remaining).

Categories

Minority Business Support