Opportunity Information: Apply for USDOTOSDBUSBTRCNP20171
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), through its Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) inviting eligible organizations to compete for a role in the Small Business Transportation Resource Center (SBTRC) program serving the Northern Plains region. This opportunity is designed to support organizations that can provide business-focused assistance connected to transportation contracting and related economic opportunities, with an emphasis on helping small businesses navigate the USDOT environment and compete more effectively.
The award is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning USDOT expects to be actively involved with the recipient during the project rather than simply issuing funds with minimal interaction. The program is tied to CFDA number 20.910. Only one award was expected under this NOFO, with a maximum funding amount (award ceiling) of $144,000. The funding opportunity was created on October 23, 2017, and the original application deadline was November 24, 2017.
Geographically, the scope of work is limited to the Northern Plains Region, specifically Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, and North Dakota. Applicants are expected to have the capacity to serve businesses in this multi-state footprint and to function as a resource hub for small firms that are seeking to participate in transportation-related contracting, procurement, and broader USDOT-supported activities in the region.
Eligibility is geared toward business-centered, community-based and mission-driven entities with established organizational standing. The NOFO highlights that business centered community-based organizations, transportation-related trade associations, colleges and universities, community colleges, and chambers of commerce may compete, so long as they are registered with the Internal Revenue Service as tax-exempt organizations under 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6). The eligibility data also lists public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) as eligible applicant categories. In practical terms, the competition is aimed at organizations that already have the infrastructure to provide technical assistance, training, outreach, and referral services to small businesses, particularly those pursuing transportation-sector opportunities.
The administering agency is the Department of Transportation, specifically DOT/Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization. The overall purpose aligns with OSDBUs broader mission of expanding access to federal transportation contracting and related opportunities for small businesses, including businesses that may face structural barriers to entry. While the listing does not detail specific deliverables, SBTRCs generally function as regional technical assistance centers that connect small businesses with information on procurement processes, compliance expectations, capability development, and pathways to participate in USDOT and transportation-related markets.
In short, this NOFO sought one qualified, tax-exempt, business-oriented organization (or eligible educational institution) to serve as the Northern Plains SBTRC, delivering transportation-focused small business assistance across Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, and North Dakota under a cooperative agreement, with up to $144,000 available for the award.Apply for USDOTOSDBUSBTRCNP20171
- The Department of Transportation, DOT/Office of Small Disadvantaged Utilization in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Funding Opportunity for Small Business Transportation Resource - Northern Plains" 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 Oct 23, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 24, 2017. (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 $144,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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