OpenFederal grantOST-OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-REGION-4-FY2027-1

Region 4 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC)

69A350 OSDBUCloses Oct 31, 2026(18 days left)$250,143

Does this fit your business?

This is not a grant for small businesses. It funds one nonprofit or higher-education institution to run a technical assistance center that helps small businesses compete for transportation contracts in nine states. If you are a for-profit business, a small business, or a sole proprietor, do not apply; the money goes to the organization providing the assistance, not to the businesses receiving it.

Best for
501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofits with small-business assistance experience, Private or public higher-education institutions, Organizations able to run a regional technical assistance center in one of the nine Region 4 states
Not for
For-profit businesses and small businesses seeking funding for themselves, Sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, Organizations outside the nine Region 4 states
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (stem)
55
Good Match
Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (nonprofit)
55
Good Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
45
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Primarily for economically disadvantaged businesses
44
Possible Match
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
Award range
$250,143

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026-10-31.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The award is fixed at $250,143 (exactly $250,143.33), and about 10 awards are expected.
Who can apply for this grant?
501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), 501(c)(6) organizations, and private or public/state-controlled institutions of higher education may apply. For-profit businesses and small businesses are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only nonprofits and higher-education institutions may apply; for-profit businesses, including sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, are not eligible.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, and the description also names 501(c)(6) organizations.

Summary

One 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofit (or higher-ed institution) will be funded to run the Region 4 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center, providing technical assistance, business development support, and access-to-capital resources to help small businesses compete for transportation contracts.

About this grant

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), will provide financial assistance to an eligible 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization to establish, operate, and administer the Region 4 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC) .

The SBTTAC will provide technical assistance, business development support, and access-to-capital resources to help small businesses compete for transportation-related contracts. The recipient will also conduct outreach, connect businesses with transportation agencies, financial institutions, prime contractors, and other resources, and report required Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to OSDBU.

Region 4: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, and Tennessee.

Note: The exact Federal award amount is $250,143.33 . The amount displayed in the Grants.gov funding field is rounded to the nearest whole dollar to comply with Grants.gov system requirements.

Informational Webinar: To see the innformational webinar click the link below and when prompted use passcode Nzy1RYQ=

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Who can apply

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

Including 501(c )(6)

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Transportation
  • Small business
  • Technical assistance
  • Economic development

Program contact

Steronica Mattocks Grantorsteronica.mattocks@dot.gov2023660658

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