This grant is for setting up and running a Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center in Region 3. It's a 10-month project with potential for two more years if things go well. The grant is a fixed amount of $231,183, and it's meant to help small businesses in transportation.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments, public and state institutions of higher education, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), and Native American tribal organizations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being located in or serving Region 3
- Not being a state government, public/state institution of higher education, nonprofit, or Native American tribal organization
- Not having a plan for cost sharing/matching
- Incomplete application
- Missing the application deadline
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., government or nonprofit status)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost sharing/matching
- Organizational documents
- Past performance documentation
- Partnership agreements (if applicable)
- Staff resumes
- Letters of support
- Compliance with federal regulations
- Registration with federal grant systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
Cautions
- Cost sharing/matching is required, so plan your budget accordingly.
- Ensure you are serving the correct geographic area (Region 3).
- The project is initially for 10 months, with possible extensions.
- The application deadline is strict; late submissions will not be considered.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, public and state institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, and Native American tribal organizations. These entities must be capable of establishing and operating a technical assistance center in Region 3 to support small businesses in the transportation sector.
Overview
This grant is for state governments, public and state institutions of higher education, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), and Native American tribal organizations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being located in or serving Region 3
- Not being a state government, public/state institution of higher education, nonprofit, or Native American tribal organization
- Not having a plan for cost sharing/matching
- Incomplete application
- Missing the application deadline
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to establish and operate a technical assistance center that supports small businesses in the transportation sector within Region 3.
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 31, 2026(29 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a state government, public/state institution of higher education, nonprofit, or Native American tribal organization.
- Register with SAM.gov and other necessary federal systems.
- Prepare a detailed project proposal for the SBTTAC.
- Develop a budget plan including cost sharing/matching.
- Gather organizational documents and proof of eligibility.
- Collect staff resumes and letters of support.
- Submit the application by October 31, 2026.