Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 1)

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) is seeking a single nonprofit or community‑based organization to operate the Region 1 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC) for a 10‑month base period (with up to two optional renewal years). The award is a cooperative agreement valued at $377,016 (federal share) with a required 15 % cost‑share from the recipient. The Center will provide technical assistance, counseling, capital‑infusion support, training workshops, and outreach to small transportation‑related businesses across eleven states. Performance metrics include a minimum of 67 financing transactions, 1,665 counseling hours, and at least eight structured training events during the base year. All activities must be documented in the OSDBU‑designated CRM system and reported quarterly. • Eligible entities: 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofits, trade associations, chambers, colleges, HBCUs, faith‑based groups located in Region 1. • Funding: $377,016 federal award; 15 % match (≥50 % cash). • Scope: Capital‑infusion assistance, one‑on‑one and group counseling, workshops/webinars, stakeholder engagement, CRM data reporting. • Deliverables: 67 financing transactions, 1,665 counseling hours, 8+ training sessions (≥3 in‑person). • Duration: 10‑month base year, with two optional years based on performance. • Application: Submit electronically via Grants.gov by 11:59 PM EST, Oct 31 2026; only one proposal per organization.