Opportunity Information: Apply for USDOT OST OSDBU SBTRC2010 4
Apply for USDOT OST OSDBU SBTRC2010 4
- The DOT/Office of Small Disadvantaged Utilization in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Funding Availability for the Small Business Transportation Resource Center Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.910 Assistance to Small and Disadvantaged Businesses.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 20, 2010 and posted on Jul 20, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $510,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $186,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), through the Office of the Secretary (OST) and its Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), released a Notice of Funding Availability to select organizations to operate Small Business Transportation Resource Centers (SBTRCs). These SBTRCs are meant to serve as regional hubs that help small businesses understand and successfully pursue transportation-related contracting opportunities tied to DOT-funded work at the federal, state, and local levels. In this notice, "transportation related" is broadly defined and includes work connected to the maintenance, rehabilitation, restructuring, improvement, or revitalization of any mode of transportation.
This competition is specifically for SBTRC coverage in three regions: the Gulf, Great Lakes, and Mid Atlantic. OSDBU notes that several other regions (including the Southwest, South Atlantic, Northwest, Northeast, Central, Southeast, West Central, and Mid South Atlantic) had already been competed earlier in Fiscal Year 2010, so this round is focused on filling the remaining regional needs. The intent is to establish partnerships in each targeted region with a local or regionally rooted organization that can consistently reach small businesses and deliver hands-on assistance.
Awards will be made as Cooperative Agreements, which typically means DOT expects an ongoing, collaborative relationship with the selected recipients rather than a simple pass-through grant. The program is categorized as a discretionary transportation funding opportunity under CFDA 20.910 (Assistance to Small and Disadvantaged Businesses). DOT anticipated making three awards under this notice, aligning with the three regions being competed.
Funding for the opportunity was estimated at $510,000 total. Individual awards were expected to fall between an award floor of $142,000 and an award ceiling of $186,000. The notice also states there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants would need to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules described in the full announcement. The posting date was July 20, 2010, and the application deadline was August 15, 2010.
Eligible applicants are described as business-centered community-based organizations, transportation-related trade associations, colleges and universities, community colleges, and chambers of commerce, as long as they are registered with the IRS as tax-exempt entities under 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6). The eligibility section also references nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). In practical terms, DOT is looking for credible, mission-driven organizations that are already embedded in their regional business ecosystems and have the capacity to deliver structured business assistance services.
The selected SBTRCs are expected to perform robust outreach to the small business community within their assigned region and provide a mix of financial and technical assistance and business training support. The notice highlights examples of services such as business assessments, management training, counseling, technical assistance, marketing and outreach, and broad dissemination of information about DOT contracting. The overarching goal is readiness: helping firms become better prepared not only to compete for and win DOT-supported transportation contracts and subcontracts, but also to manage those awards successfully once obtained.
For purposes of this opportunity, OSDBU uses "small business" as an umbrella term that includes several priority categories of firms that DOT wants to see engaged in transportation contracting. Those categories include 8(a) businesses, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOBs), HUBZone firms, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs), and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). The SBTRCs are therefore expected to tailor outreach and assistance to the real barriers these groups face, such as navigating certification pathways, understanding procurement processes, building compliant cost and accounting systems, improving bidding strategies, and developing relationships with primes and agency buyers.
Applicants who needed the full official announcement were directed to the Federal Register notice link provided in the opportunity listing. For assistance accessing the announcement, the listed contact was Patricia Martin, Program Analyst, at 202-366-5337.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this DOT funding opportunity about?
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), through the Office of the Secretary (OST) and the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), issued a Notice of Funding Availability to select organizations to operate Small Business Transportation Resource Centers (SBTRCs). SBTRCs are intended to serve as regional hubs that help small businesses understand and successfully pursue transportation-related contracting opportunities connected to DOT-funded work at the federal, state, and local levels.
What is an SBTRC (Small Business Transportation Resource Center)?
An SBTRC is a regional resource center designed to provide hands-on assistance to small businesses seeking to compete for and perform on transportation-related contracts and subcontracts associated with DOT-supported projects. The centers are expected to conduct outreach and deliver structured technical, training, and business support services to improve firms' readiness and competitiveness.
Which regions are covered in this competition?
This specific competition is for SBTRC coverage in three regions: the Gulf, Great Lakes, and Mid Atlantic. The notice indicates other regions had already been competed earlier in Fiscal Year 2010, so this round is focused on remaining regional needs.
How many awards did DOT expect to make under this notice?
DOT anticipated making three awards, aligning with the three regions being competed (Gulf, Great Lakes, and Mid Atlantic).
What type of award is being made (grant, contract, or something else)?
Awards were to be made as Cooperative Agreements. This generally signals that DOT expects an ongoing, collaborative relationship with recipients, rather than a simple pass-through grant arrangement.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is identified under CFDA 20.910, titled Assistance to Small and Disadvantaged Businesses, and is described as a discretionary transportation funding opportunity.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
Total funding was estimated at $510,000.
What was the expected funding range for individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from an award floor of $142,000 to an award ceiling of $186,000.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The notice states there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants would need to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules described in the full announcement.
What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The posting date was July 20, 2010, and the application deadline was August 15, 2010.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are described as business-centered community-based organizations, transportation-related trade associations, colleges and universities, community colleges, and chambers of commerce, provided they are registered with the IRS as tax-exempt entities under 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6).
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. The eligibility section references nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, and the broader eligible applicant description includes tax-exempt entities under 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6).
Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Colleges and universities, including community colleges, are explicitly listed as eligible applicants. The eligibility section also references public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Are chambers of commerce eligible?
Yes, chambers of commerce are listed as eligible applicants, as long as they meet the tax-exempt registration requirement under 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6).
Are Native American tribal organizations eligible?
The eligibility section references Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
What kinds of organizations was DOT looking for in selecting SBTRC operators?
DOT indicated an intent to establish partnerships in each targeted region with a local or regionally rooted organization that can consistently reach small businesses and provide hands-on assistance. In practical terms, the notice emphasizes credible, mission-driven organizations embedded in their regional business ecosystems with the capacity to deliver structured business assistance services.
What does DOT mean by "transportation related" work in this notice?
"Transportation related" is broadly defined. It includes work connected to the maintenance, rehabilitation, restructuring, improvement, or revitalization of any mode of transportation.
What is the purpose of the SBTRC services?
The overarching goal is readiness: helping firms become better prepared to compete for and win DOT-supported transportation contracts and subcontracts, and to successfully manage those awards once obtained.
What services are SBTRCs expected to provide?
The notice highlights a mix of outreach and direct assistance, including financial and technical assistance and business training support. Examples listed include business assessments, management training, counseling, technical assistance, marketing and outreach, and broad dissemination of information about DOT contracting.
Who are the intended small business audiences for SBTRC outreach and assistance?
OSDBU uses "small business" as an umbrella term that includes priority categories such as 8(a) businesses, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOBs), HUBZone firms, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs), and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs).
What kinds of barriers are SBTRCs expected to help small businesses address?
The notice indicates SBTRCs should tailor outreach and assistance to real barriers faced by the priority small business categories. Examples described include navigating certification pathways, understanding procurement processes, building compliant cost and accounting systems, improving bidding strategies, and developing relationships with prime contractors and agency buyers.
Is this opportunity focused on federal contracts only?
No. SBTRCs are meant to help small businesses pursue transportation-related contracting opportunities tied to DOT-funded work at the federal, state, and local levels.
Where could applicants find the full official announcement?
Applicants were directed to the Federal Register notice link provided in the opportunity listing to access the full official announcement.
Who was the contact for help accessing the official announcement?
The listed contact was Patricia Martin, Program Analyst, at 202-366-5337.
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