Opportunity Information: Apply for OST OSDBU 2027 SBTTAC REGION3 FY2027 1
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Office of the Secretary (OST), through its Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), is offering a discretionary funding opportunity to create and run the Region 3 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC). This center is the rebranded continuation of what used to be called the Small Business Transportation Resource Centers (SBTRC). The core purpose is to stand up a regional technical assistance hub focused on helping small businesses better access transportation-related contracting, procurement, and related opportunities connected to USDOT and the broader transportation ecosystem.
This funding is being competed under Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) number OST/OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-Region3-FY2027-1, and it will be awarded as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. In practice, that generally means the awardee should expect more ongoing involvement, coordination, or substantial engagement from USDOT/OSDBU during execution compared with a typical grant. USDOT plans to make a single award for Region 3, so applicants are competing for one funded operator for the region.
The project structure is laid out as a 10-month base period, with the possibility of two additional option years that may be exercised based on performance. The expected number of awards is one, and the maximum federal amount listed as the award ceiling is $231,183. The assistance listing associated with this opportunity is CFDA (Assistance Listing) 20.910, and the activity category is transportation.
Eligible applicants are broad and 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). The sponsoring agency is identified as 69A350 OSDBU, which corresponds to USDOT OSDBU.
Key dates included in the public listing show the opportunity was created on October 1, 2026, and the original application closing deadline is October 31, 2026. For prospective applicants who want more context directly from the agency, USDOT also provided a recorded NOFO information session (webinar) from August 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET, available at the posted ZoomGov recording link with passcode Nzy1RYQ.
Overall, this opportunity is aimed at selecting a single qualified organization to operate Region 3's SBTTAC, delivering transportation-focused technical assistance to small businesses, under a performance-based cooperative agreement that can extend beyond the initial 10-month base period if the work meets USDOT expectations.Apply for OST OSDBU 2027 SBTTAC REGION3 FY2027 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 2026-10-01.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-10-31. (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 $231,183.00 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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What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) discretionary funding opportunity, offered through the Office of the Secretary (OST) and managed by the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), to create and operate the Region 3 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC).
What is the purpose of the Region 3 SBTTAC?
The purpose is to stand up a regional technical assistance hub that helps small businesses better access transportation-related contracting, procurement, and related opportunities connected to USDOT and the broader transportation ecosystem.
Is the SBTTAC a new program or a continuation of an existing program?
It is the rebranded continuation of what used to be called the Small Business Transportation Resource Centers (SBTRC). The Region 3 SBTTAC continues that technical assistance role under the updated SBTTAC name.
What is the NOFO number for this opportunity?
The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) number is OST/OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-Region3-FY2027-1.
What type of award will USDOT make (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
USDOT intends to make a cooperative agreement award, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates more ongoing involvement, coordination, or substantial engagement from USDOT/OSDBU during project execution than what is typical under a standard grant.
How many awards will be made for this opportunity?
USDOT plans to make a single award for Region 3. Applicants are competing to be the one funded operator for the region.
What is the period of performance?
The project includes a 10-month base period, with the possibility of two additional option years that may be exercised based on performance.
Are the option years guaranteed?
No. The two additional option years may be exercised based on performance.
What is the maximum federal funding amount available?
The maximum federal amount listed as the award ceiling is $231,183.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity is 20.910.
What is the activity category?
The activity category is transportation.
Which USDOT office is sponsoring or administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered through USDOT OST and administered through OSDBU. The sponsoring agency is identified as 69A350 OSDBU (USDOT OSDBU).
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
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education)
Can nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status apply?
Yes. Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are eligible as long as they are not institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity created?
The public listing shows the opportunity was created on October 1, 2026.
What is the application deadline?
The original application closing deadline is October 31, 2026.
Is there an informational webinar or recording available?
Yes. USDOT provided a recorded NOFO information session (webinar) dated August 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET, available through the posted ZoomGov recording link.
What is the passcode for the recorded NOFO information session?
The passcode for the ZoomGov recording is Nzy1RYQ.
What is the main outcome USDOT is seeking through this award?
USDOT is aiming to select a single qualified organization to operate Region 3's SBTTAC and deliver transportation-focused technical assistance to small businesses under a performance-based cooperative agreement that may extend beyond the initial base period if expectations are met.
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