SBA Certifications We Support
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
Certifies women-owned firms to compete for exclusive federal set-asides.
8(a) Business Development Program
Supports disadvantaged entrepreneurs with training, mentorship, and contracts.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
Prioritizes federal contracts for small businesses owned by service-disabled veterans.
HUBZone Certification
Provides federal contracting advantages to businesses in underutilized zones.
Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB)
Subset of WOSB program for women facing economic disadvantage in certain NAICS codes.
Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
Supports veteran entrepreneurs seeking state or private contracts.
Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)
Recognized by SBA for federal contracting opportunities and benefits.
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
Validates minority ownership and enhances access to state and local contracts.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
State and local certification for small disadvantaged businesses under USDOT.
LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE)
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) certifies LGBTQ-owned businesses for supply chains.
Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG)
Helps rural communities develop small businesses with USDA grant support.
Native American-Owned Small Business
Helps tribal-owned businesses gain access to public and federal contracting opportunities.
Disability-Owned Business Enterprise
Certification for entrepreneurs with disabilities to improve supplier diversity access.
Microenterprise Certification
Supports very small businesses with access to funding and government incentives.
Emerging Small Business (ESB)
Designed to help new and growing firms compete for government contracts.
State-Level Women-Owned Business (WBE)
State-certified WBE designation helps women-owned firms qualify for local government contracts.
State-Level Minority Business Enterprise
Local government certification to support minority business inclusion in procurement.
GSA MAS Small Business Declaration
Declares your small business status when bidding on GSA Multiple Award Schedules.
SBA Mentor-Protégé Program
Partners small firms with experienced contractors to improve competitiveness in federal contracting.
