Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3)

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is funding a cooperative agreement to establish and operate the Region 3 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC). The Center will provide technical assistance, training, and outreach to small‑business transportation firms within the designated Region 3 area for a base period of ten months, with the possibility of two additional one‑year option periods based on performance. The award is a single‑entity cooperative agreement with a ceiling of $231,183 and requires cost‑sharing. Applicants must be eligible entities such as state governments, higher‑education institutions, or nonprofit organizations. • Cooperative agreement (grant‑like) for SBTTAC operations • Base period: 10 months; up to two optional 12‑month extensions • Funding ceiling: $231,183 (cost‑sharing required) • Open to state governments, public/private higher‑education institutions, and qualifying nonprofits • Application window: 01 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026 • Primary contact: Lynn Bailey (Grantor) – [email protected] – (445) 867‑0869 • Deliverables include technical assistance services, training programs, outreach activities, and performance reporting