Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 1)

The U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), is soliciting applications to establish and operate the Region 1 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC) under NOFO OST/OSDBU-2026-SBTTAC-Region 1-FY2026-1, with applications due August 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. One cooperative agreement totaling $452,420 will be awarded for a 12-month base year with two optional years based on performance and fund availability. This is a single-award opportunity.

Eligible applicants are established 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) tax-exempt organizations, including nonprofits, community-based organizations, transportation-related trade associations, chambers of commerce, community colleges, four-year colleges and universities, HBCUs, and faith-based institutions located within Region 1 (Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont) with documented expertise in transportation contracting and capacity to deliver coordinated services. A 15% cost-sharing match is required, with at least 50% as cash contributions and up to 50% as allowable in-kind contributions.

Recipients must deliver measurable services: capital infusion assistance for a minimum 80 financing transactions, 1,998 hours of individualized business counseling, a minimum 10 structured training workshops with at least three in-person sessions, outreach and stakeholder engagement across the regional transportation ecosystem, and referrals to USDOT programs including the National Bonding Education Program. Applications undergo a three-phase review process addressing approach and strategy, stakeholder networks, organizational capability, cost effectiveness, and risk management, followed by formal presentation to OSDBU and Senior Review Team strategic assessment. Recipients must track all data in the OSDBU-designated Customer Relationship Management system with monthly updates by the 28th and comply with 2 CFR 200, domestic preference requirements, federal nondiscrimination laws, and Executive Order 14173 restrictions. The assistance listing is CFDA 20.910.