OpenFederal grantOST-OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-REGION1-FY2027-1

Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 1)

69A350 OSDBUCloses Oct 31, 2026(18 days left)$377,016

Does this fit your business?

This is a single cooperative agreement to run the Region 1 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center for USDOT's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. Despite the name, small businesses cannot apply; only state governments, nonprofits, and higher education institutions are eligible, and cost sharing is required. If you are a for-profit business or cannot commit matching funds, do not apply.

Best for
State governments in Region 1, Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, Public or private institutions of higher education
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Small businesses seeking direct funding, Organizations unable to provide cost sharing
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
29
Worth Exploring
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
29
Worth Exploring
Arts & CultureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
24
Worth Exploring
Environment & ConservationLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
24
Worth Exploring
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Technical assistance, Operating support
Who can apply
Nonprofits, Colleges and universities, State and local governments
Award range
$377,016

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
October 31, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
One award of about $377,016 is expected, covering a 10-month base year with two option years based on performance. Cost sharing is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
State governments, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), and public or private institutions of higher education. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only state governments, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education are eligible; for-profit entities of any size cannot apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status are eligible applicants.

Summary

One cooperative agreement (~$377,016, 10-month base plus two option years) to operate the Region 1 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center for USDOT OSDBU. Eligible applicants are state governments, nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status), and institutions of higher education; cost sharing required.

About this grant

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-Region1-FY2027-1 to establish and operate the Region 1 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 https://usdot.zoomgov.com/rec/share/84PjqpAOpvEeyc1B7HP-fmGEdi2tR7Le7sjEnHbep3ssbGuAideifzgmo282RsBh.lucHhIC2nlBYIlks?startTime=1785776732000 Passcode : Nzy1RYQ=

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Transportation
  • Small business
  • Technical assistance

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