OpenFederal grantOST-OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-REGION3-FY2027-1

Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3)

69A350 OSDBUCloses Oct 31, 2026(18 days left)$231,183

Does this fit your business?

This is not a grant for small businesses. It funds one organization to run the Region 3 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center, which provides technical assistance to small transportation businesses. Only nonprofits, state governments, and institutions of higher education can apply, and cost sharing is required; small businesses and for-profits should not apply.

Best for
Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, State governments, Institutions of higher education, public, state-controlled or private
Not for
For-profit businesses, including small businesses, Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, Anyone unable to provide cost sharing
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
34
Worth Exploring
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
32
Worth Exploring
Arts & CultureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
28
Worth Exploring
Environment & ConservationLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
28
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, Training
Who can apply
Nonprofits, Colleges and universities, State and local governments
Award range
$231,183

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
October 31, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The notice lists a single award of $231,183. About one award is expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, state governments, and public, state-controlled, or private institutions of higher education. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, cannot apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. The notice states that a for-profit business may not apply and a small business may not apply, and eligible applicant types are limited to nonprofits, higher education institutions, and government.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are both listed as eligible, other than institutions of higher education.

Summary

Funds one cooperative agreement to operate the Region 3 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center, providing technical assistance and support to small transportation businesses. Eligible applicants are nonprofits, state governments, 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-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

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
  • Economic development

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