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Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3) Grant

DOT-OSDBU seeks one recipient to establish and operate the Region 3 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center under a 12-month cooperative-agreement base year with two performance-based option years. Listed eligibility is limited to state governments, specified nonprofits, and public or private institutions of higher education. The listing reports one $278,272 award and required cost share, with submission through Grants.gov and SAM.gov/Grants.gov registrations. Because the supplied packet does not include the attached NOFO’s substantive requirements, scoring criteria, Region 3 definition, or match rules, fit is strongest only where an eligible applicant can verify those details and present a directly aligned center-operating model.

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Potential award

$278,272

Time remaining

7 days

Application load

High effort

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Geography

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inferred

Organization size

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unclear

Program area

Transportation

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Population served

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Matching funds

Matching or cost-share funding is required.

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Plain-English explanation

DOT-OSDBU seeks one recipient to establish and operate the Region 3 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center under a 12-month cooperative-agreement base year with two performance-based option years. Listed eligibility is limited to state governments, specified nonprofits, and public or private institutions of higher education. The listing reports one $278,272 award and required cost share, with submission through Grants.gov and SAM.gov/Grants.gov registrations. Because the supplied packet does not include the attached NOFO’s substantive requirements, scoring criteria, Region 3 definition, or match rules, fit is strongest only where an eligible applicant can verify those details and present a directly aligned center-operating model.

Editorial analysis

What the funder is trying to accomplish

DOT-OSDBU intends to make one cooperative-agreement award to establish and operate the Region 3 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC), formerly called the Small Business Transportation Resource Centers. The award has a 12-month base year and two option years based on performance.

Editorial analysis

Strong-fit project signals

The applicant is a listed eligible entity: a state government; an eligible 501(c)(3) or non-501(c)(3) nonprofit; or a public or private institution of higher education. The proposed work is specifically organized around establishing and operating the Region 3 SBTTAC, rather than a broadly framed transportation or small-business project. The applicant can document a feasible approach to the required cost share alongside the listed $278,272 award amount. The applicant is ready to use Grants.gov and has addressed the listed SAM.gov and Grants.gov registration requirements.

Editorial analysis

What reviewers may prioritize

The supplied evidence contains no formal evaluation criteria, scoring weights, or stated reviewer priorities. It is reasonable—but unconfirmed—to expect reviewers to assess how well a proposal addresses the stated task of establishing and operating the Region 3 SBTTAC, as well as the feasibility of the cost-share-supported approach and performance under the award structure. These are not verified agency scoring factors.

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Source-backed synopsis

What this grant funds

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.

Link to Recorded NOFO Information Session (Webinar) - Aug 3, 2026, 1PM ET

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Award range
$278,272
Total program funding
Not specified
Expected awards
1
Geography
National
Cost share
Required
Assistance listing
Not specified

Mission alignment

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Geographic fit

National

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Working plan

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Requirements captured

Submission system
Grants.gov
Attachments
Notice of Funding Opportunity SBTTAC
Contact
Lynn Bailey Grantor · lynn.bailey@dot.gov · 4458670869

Official deadline

August 30, 2026

High effort based on requirements currently captured.

  1. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  2. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  3. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

  4. Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Source record

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Verification
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Source
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Last checked
8/21/2026, 9:01:37 AM
Content updated
8/21/2026, 9:01:37 AM
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Material changes

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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3) Grant.
Is Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3) Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is August 30, 2026, with 7 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 8/21/2026.

How much funding does Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3) Grant provide?

Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3) Grant lists $278,272 per award. DOT-OSDBU expects to make approximately 1 award, although the final number may vary.

Who can apply to Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3) Grant?

Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education;… Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3) Grant require matching funds?

Yes. A cost-share or matching requirement is recorded for Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3) Grant. Confirm the required percentage, eligible contribution types, documentation, and whether the commitment must be secured at submission—the current summary should not replace the official budget rules.

What should I prepare before applying to Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3) Grant?

High effort is expected. The captured requirements include submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from August 30, 2026 using the preparation plan above.

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