Corporate Program
The Home Depot
Program overview
How The Home Depot's supplier diversity program works.
The Home Depot is committed to diverse supplier development. We invest in building long-term relationships with certified diverse businesses.
Accepted certifications
Which certifications The Home Depot recognizes.
To register on The Home Depot's supplier portal as a diverse supplier, you need to hold at least one of the certifications below. Each link goes to the full guide for that certification: eligibility rules, application steps, and the issuing body.
Categories of spend
What The Home Depot sources from diverse suppliers.
Registration process
How to register as a The Home Depot supplier.
Apply through supplier portal. Demonstrate construction, home improvement, or services expertise.
Go deeper
The complete guide to becoming a The Home Depot supplier.
How to become a Home Depot supplier in 2026: the New Product Submission portal, the Supplier Pipeline diversity program, which certifications they accept, and realistic odds.
Read the The Home Depot supplier guide →From the procurement team
What The Home Depot buyers look for.
Quality and reliability are essential. Home Depot values suppliers who understand the contractor and DIY markets.
Matchmaking events
Where to meet The Home Depot buyers in person.
Diverse Supplier Summit
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Before you apply
Confirm certification before registering with The Home Depot.
The Home Depot's supplier portal requires a current diverse-business certification at registration. The quiz cross-checks which certifications The Home Depot accepts against the ones your business qualifies for, so you don't waste time pursuing a certification this buyer won't recognize.