PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
To support Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) to achieve their principle mission; utilize the resources of HSIs to increase the ability of small and disadvantaged business enterprises (S/DBEs) to participate in transportation-related projects; and assist S/DBEs in obtaining information on DOT procurement opportunities and provide training and technical assistance to enhance DBEs and small business opportunity to successfully compete on DOT contracts and funded projects.

 ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. EDUCATION;
- Higher Education - General;

 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- State;
- Public nonprofit institution/organization;
- Private non-profit institution/organization;

 WHO CAN APPLY:
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Public non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Private non-profit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals);