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Everything you need for supplier diversity.

Guides for every certification, 106+ Fortune 500 programs, $42.9 billion in FY2026 federal contract data, and six free tools — all in one place.

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Certifications
12
States covered
52
Corporate programs
106+
Federal data
FY2026
Data sourced from Methodology →

What are you looking for?

Eight entry points. Pick the one that matches what you need today.

  1. Get certified

    Find which certifications you qualify for in two minutes.

  2. Find corporate programs

    Browse 106+ Fortune 500 supplier diversity programs.

  3. Win government contracts

    $42.9 billion in federal set-aside spending, searchable by agency.

  4. Get free help

    APEX accelerators, SBDCs, PTACs — federally funded prep at no cost.

  5. Build a capability statement

    Create a government-ready capability statement in minutes. Free.

  6. Find state programs

    MBE, WBE, DBE, and SBE programs in all 50 states. Most are free.

  7. Find diverse-friendly lenders

    Banks and CDFIs with programs for minority, women, and veteran-owned firms.

  8. Source diverse suppliers

    For procurement teams building a certified diverse supplier pipeline.

What we publish.

Four bodies of work that the platform exists to maintain.

Reference

Certification guides

Walkthroughs of every major certification: MBE, WBE, 8(a), DBE, HUBZone, SDVOSB, LGBTBE, DOBE, VBE. Eligibility, fees, processing time, renewal. Checked against the certifying body's own documentation.

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Directory

State-by-state programs

52 states, every program. Eligibility, application portal, certifying agency, costs. Every dead URL deactivated weekly so the directory stays current.

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Directory

Corporate programs

106+ Fortune 500 supplier diversity programs. Each entry shows certifications accepted, NAICS sought, and the application portal. Updated quarterly.

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Data

Federal contract data

$42.9 billion in federal contracts to diverse suppliers, sourced from USASpending.gov. Searchable by agency, fiscal year, and certification. CSV downloads available.

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Free tools

Six tools, no account required to start.

01 2 min

Certification quiz

Answer 10 questions. See every certification you qualify for — federal, state, and corporate — ranked by value.

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02 5 min

Capability statement builder

Generate a government-ready one-page capability statement. Print or download as PDF. Includes NAICS codes and cage code fields.

Build yours →
03 4 questions

Revenue potential calculator

Estimate what certifications could be worth to your business annually, based on your industry, size, and geography.

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04 5 min

Corporate match finder

Enter your certifications and NAICS codes. See which Fortune 500 supplier programs are actively sourcing businesses like yours.

Find matches →
05 10 questions

Government readiness score

Score your business on SAM registration, past performance, bonding capacity, and other factors that determine government contract eligibility.

Check your score →
06 5 min

Subcontract finder

Find prime contractors with active subcontracting plans who are seeking diverse-certified suppliers in your NAICS codes.

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For procurement teams

Find diverse suppliers by capability.

Search certified MBE, WBE, SDVOSB, and LGBTBE suppliers by capability, NAICS code, location, and company size. Save shortlists. Track diversity spend.

  • Search verified, certified diverse suppliers.
  • Filter by certification, industry, revenue, and service area.
  • Save suppliers and manage your sourcing pipeline.
  • Track diversity spend and generate compliance reports.
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Tool · Free

How much could certifications be worth to your business?

A four-question calculator that estimates your annual revenue potential from corporate and government supplier diversity programs. Built from USASpending.gov contract data and Fortune 500 supplier diversity disclosures.

  • Built from real industry and federal data.
  • Under two minutes. No email required to start.
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Popular certifications

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MBE
Minority Business Enterprise NMSDC certified · 51%+ minority owned
$350–$1,250/yr · 60–120 days WBE
Women Business Enterprise WBENC certified · 51%+ woman owned
$350–$1,250/yr · 60–120 days 8(a)
SBA 8(a) Business Development Federal sole-source set-asides · 9-year program
Free · 90–120 days SDVOSB
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned VA Veterans First priority · SBA-issued
Free · 60–90 days
State & local

State certification programs

Every state runs MBE, WBE, DBE, and small-business certification programs. Most are free to apply and qualify you for state and local government contracts.

  • California
  • Texas
  • New York
  • Florida
  • Illinois
  • +45 more
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CertifyAll · Early access

We file your
certifications. Once.

Enter your business information one time. We file with every federal and state certifying agency you qualify for, track each application, and resubmit when an agency comes back with questions. Pre-launch — join the early-access list.

Join the early-access list $399 flat fee at launch. $299 for premium subscribers.
Federal
8(a) · WOSB · SDVOSB · HUBZone · SDB
State
MBE · WBE · DBE programs in all 50 states
Private
NMSDC · WBENC · NGLCC · Disability:IN · NaVOBA
Concierge

Need help getting certified?

Our network of certification consultants can guide you through the process and improve your chances of approval.

  • Eligibility assessment and certification strategy.
  • Document preparation and application review.
  • Respond to agency questions and site visits.
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