Organization overview
What SBA is and what it does.
Federal agency that administers the 8(a) Business Development Program and HUBZone certification for government contracting.
Certifications issued
What SBA certifies you for.
Each certification below has its own guide with eligibility rules, application steps, fees, processing time, and the corporate or government buyers that recognize it.
Eligibility rules
Who can apply for SBA certification.
- Ownership
- 51% owned and operated
Corporate buyers
Companies that source from SBA-certified suppliers.
Corporate supplier diversity programs that recognize SBA certification on their supplier registration portals. Once your certification is approved, you can register directly with any of these companies as a verified diverse supplier.
