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Ohio EDGE Program

Ohio · Small Business

Cost Free
Processing 90 days

About This Program

The Ohio EDGE (Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity) Program assists socially and economically disadvantaged businesses in obtaining state government contracts. State agencies have approximately 5% procurement goals for EDGE businesses.

Certifications Offered

  • EDGE Certification
  • Construction and professional services
  • Goods and services
  • Information technology

Eligibility Requirements

  • At least 51% owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individual
  • Meet SBA small business size standards
  • Ohio-based business
  • Demonstrate commercially useful function

How to Apply

1. Complete unified application online 2. Submit ownership documentation 3. Provide financial statements 4. Undergo certification review