Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 1)

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to establish and operate a Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC) for Region 1. The award will be a cooperative agreement for one base year of 10 months with two optional one‑year extensions, contingent on performance. The Center will provide technical assistance, training, and outreach to small transportation‑related businesses to improve their ability to compete for federal contracts. Up to one award will be made, with a total funding ceiling of $377,016. Applicants must be eligible entities such as state governments, public or private higher‑education institutions, and nonprofit organizations. • Cooperative agreement (grant) – up to $377,016 total • One award; 10‑month base period + two optional years • Open to nonprofits, state agencies, and higher‑education institutions • Purpose: deliver technical assistance, training, and outreach to small transportation firms in Region 1 • Application window: 10 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 (≈ 1 month) • Contact: Lynn Bailey, Grantor, [email protected], (445) 867‑0869