Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3)
🏛 69A350 OSDBU
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations seeking to establish and operate a Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center serving Region 3 (mid-Atlantic states). The cooperative agreement supports one award for a 10-month base year with two optional renewal years based on performance. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, educational institutions, and business development organizations with capacity to provide technical assistance to small and disadvantaged transportation businesses.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
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-2027-SBTTAC-Region3-FY2027-1 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 (1) award for a 10-months base year with two option years, based on performance.
Link to Recorded NOFO Information Session (Webinar) – Aug 3, 2026, 1PM ET
Passcode: Nzy1RYQ=
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Technical Proposal
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity Statement
- Cost Sharing Documentation
- Letters of Support/Partnerships
- Proof of Nonprofit or Eligible Organization Status
Program contact
- 👤 Lynn Bailey Grantor
- 📧 lynn.bailey@dot.gov
- 📞 4458670869
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 20.910 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$890,360
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$885,000
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$874,650
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$829,718
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$729,623
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$726,402
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$699,885
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$682,571
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$580,983
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$543,858
Top States by Funding
- IL 3 awards $1.7M
- NY 2 awards $1.4M
- NC 2 awards $1.4M
- CO 2 awards $1.4M
- TX 2 awards $1.2M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 20.910). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $2,300,000 | |
| 2025 | $2,300,000 |
FAQ
What is the award amount for this grant?
The cooperative agreement is a single award of $231,183. This funds one 10-month base year with two optional years contingent on performance.
What is the funding mechanism?
USDOT uses a cooperative agreement, which involves ongoing federal involvement and monitoring of the center's operations.
How long is the project period?
The base year is 10 months, with two optional one-year renewals available if performance goals are met.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes, applicants must provide cost sharing to supplement the federal award.
What geographic area does this serve?
This is specifically for Region 3, which includes the mid-Atlantic region.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Review the recorded NOFO information session webinar to understand federal expectations for center operations and performance metrics.
- Clearly document your organization's past experience providing technical assistance to small or disadvantaged businesses.
- Detail your staffing plan and qualifications of personnel who will deliver services to transportation businesses.
- Develop a realistic cost-sharing commitment that demonstrates organizational support for the center's mission.
- Create a detailed service delivery plan showing how you will serve Region 3 transportation businesses and measure outcomes.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating the operational complexity of running a federally-supported technical assistance center with ongoing reporting requirements. Failing to demonstrate strong partnerships with regional transportation industry stakeholders and small business support networks. Submitting weak cost-sharing plans that don't clearly show the organization's financial commitment to sustain services.
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