OST-OSDBU-2026-SBTTAC-REGION3-FY2026-1: Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Department of Transportation notices from 2026.
69A350 OSDBU offered grants of up to $278,272 (at least $278,272) to nonprofits, colleges and universities and state and local governments. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on August 30, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 4, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$278,272
- Award floor$278,272
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| OST-OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-REGION3-FY2027-1 | October 1, 2026 | Closed October 31, 2026 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | July 31, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 30, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities and state and local governments.
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Assistance to Small and Disadvantaged Businesses awards averaged $470,309; this notice allows up to $278,272 per award.
- Most of the program's money (86% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the 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 https://usdot.zoomgov.com/rec/share/84PjqpAOpvEeyc1B7HP-fmGEdi2tR7Le7sjEnHbep3ssbGuAideifzgmo282RsBh.lucHhIC2nlBYIlks?startTime=1785776732000 Passcode: Nzy1RYQ=
Who has won Assistance to Small and Disadvantaged Businesses grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Assistance to Small and Disadvantaged Businesses (20.910) awarded $10.3 million across 22 grant awards, an average of $470,309 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | New York | 2 | $1.4 million |
| Hoya Foundation | Colorado | 2 | $1.2 million |
| National Institute of Minority Economic Development | North Carolina | 2 | $1.1 million |
| The Enterprise Center Community Development Corporation | Pennsylvania | 2 | $1.0 million |
| Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce | Texas | 2 | $995,283 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is OST-OSDBU-2026-SBTTAC-REGION3-FY2026-1 still open?
No. It closed on August 30, 2026.
Who can apply for Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3)?
69A350 OSDBU accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities and state and local governments.
What is the deadline for Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3)?
Closed August 30, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $278,272 each.
Who has won Assistance to Small and Disadvantaged Businesses grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Research Foundation of the City University of New York, Hoya Foundation, National Institute of Minority Economic Development. The program made 22 awards worth $10.3 million in that time.