Opportunity Information: Apply for OST OSDBU 2026 SBTTAC REGION3 FY2026 1
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), through the Office of the Secretary (OST) and its Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), is offering a discretionary funding opportunity to establish and operate the Region 3 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC). This program was previously known as the Small Business Transportation Resource Centers (SBTRC), and the purpose of the award is to stand up a regional center that provides technical assistance and support services to small businesses seeking to participate in transportation-related contracting and other USDOT-related opportunities. The funding is being offered under Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) number OST/OSDBU-2026-SBTTAC-Region 3-FY2026-1, with the assistance listing tied to CFDA number 20.910 and the administering office identified as 69A350 OSDBU.
The award will be made as a cooperative agreement, which typically means USDOT expects to remain more actively involved in the project than it would under a standard grant. The planned structure includes a 12-month base period with up to two additional option years that may be exercised depending on performance, allowing the Department to renew support if the selected operator is meeting goals and delivering strong results. Only one award is expected for Region 3, making this a single-recipient competition for the region.
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $278,272, and the agency anticipates making one total award. The opportunity was created on July 31, 2026, and the original application deadline is August 30, 2026. Because it is a regional center competition with one expected award, applicants generally need to present a clear operating plan for staffing, service delivery, outreach, partnerships, and measurable outcomes that demonstrate they can run the center effectively and meet USDOT and OSDBU objectives over the base year and any renewal periods.
Eligible applicants include a broad mix of public, nonprofit, and higher education entities: state governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status; and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (so long as they are not institutions of higher education). This eligibility range suggests USDOT is open to universities, economic development and business assistance nonprofits, and state-level entities that can credibly serve as a hub for technical assistance to transportation small businesses across Region 3.
USDOT also provided a recorded NOFO information session webinar dated August 3, 2026 (1:00 PM ET), which can be used by prospective applicants to better understand the agency's expectations, the scope of work, and application requirements. The recording is available at https://usdot.zoomgov.com/rec/share/84PjqpAOpvEeyc1B7HP-fmGEdi2tR7Le7sjEnHbep3ssbGuAideifzgmo282RsBh.lucHhIC2nlBYIlksstartTime1785776732000 with passcode Nzy1RYQ.Apply for OST OSDBU 2026 SBTTAC REGION3 FY2026 1
- The 69A350 OSDBU in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.910.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-07-31.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-08-30. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $278,272.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), through the Office of the Secretary (OST) and the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), to establish and operate the Region 3 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC).
What is the program trying to fund?
The award is intended to stand up and operate a regional center that provides technical assistance and support services to small businesses seeking to participate in transportation-related contracting and other USDOT-related opportunities.
What does SBTTAC stand for?
SBTTAC stands for Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center.
Is this the same program as SBTRC?
Yes. The program was previously known as the Small Business Transportation Resource Centers (SBTRC). The current opportunity is for the Region 3 SBTTAC.
Which USDOT offices are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by USDOT through the Office of the Secretary (OST) and its Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU).
What is the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) number?
The NOFO number is OST/OSDBU-2026-SBTTAC-Region 3-FY2026-1.
What CFDA/Assistance Listing number is tied to this opportunity?
The assistance listing tied to this opportunity is CFDA number 20.910.
What is the administering office identifier?
The administering office is identified as 69A350 OSDBU.
What type of award will USDOT make?
USDOT plans to make the award as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means USDOT expects to remain more actively involved in the project than it would under a standard grant.
How long is the project period?
The planned structure includes a 12-month base period with up to two additional option years that may be exercised depending on performance.
Are renewal or option years guaranteed?
No. The option years may be exercised depending on performance, and are intended to allow USDOT to renew support if the selected operator is meeting goals and delivering strong results.
How many awards will be made for this opportunity?
Only one award is expected for Region 3, making it a single-recipient competition for the region.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $278,272.
Is USDOT expecting to make more than one total award under this notice?
No. The agency anticipates making one total award.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 31, 2026.
What is the application deadline?
The original application deadline is August 30, 2026.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status; and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education).
Can a nonprofit without 501(c)(3) status apply?
Yes. Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are eligible so long as they are not institutions of higher education.
Can a university apply?
Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are both listed as eligible applicants.
Can a state government apply?
Yes. State governments are listed as eligible applicants.
What kinds of organizations does USDOT seem to be looking for?
Based on the stated eligibility and purpose, USDOT appears open to universities, economic development and business assistance nonprofits, and state-level entities that can credibly serve as a hub for technical assistance to transportation small businesses across Region 3.
What should applicants generally be prepared to propose?
Applicants generally need to present a clear operating plan for staffing, service delivery, outreach, partnerships, and measurable outcomes demonstrating they can run the center effectively and meet USDOT and OSDBU objectives over the base year and any renewal periods.
Is there an information session for prospective applicants?
Yes. USDOT provided a recorded NOFO information session webinar dated August 3, 2026 (1:00 PM ET).
Where can the recorded information session be accessed?
The recording is available at: https://usdot.zoomgov.com/rec/share/84PjqpAOpvEeyc1B7HP-fmGEdi2tR7Le7sjEnHbep3ssbGuAideifzgmo282RsBh.lucHhIC2nlBYIlksstartTime1785776732000
Is a passcode required to view the recording?
Yes. The passcode provided is Nzy1RYQ.
What is the focus area for the center being funded?
The center is intended to support small businesses seeking to participate in transportation-related contracting and other USDOT-related opportunities.
Is this opportunity specific to a region?
Yes. This notice is specifically for the Region 3 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC), and only one award is expected for Region 3.
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