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Virginia Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned (SWaM) Program

Virginia ยท Small Business

Apply Online
Cost Free
Processing 60 business days
Phone (804) 786-6585
Email sbsd@sbsd.virginia.gov

About This Program

Virginia SWaM certification enhances procurement opportunities for small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses on state-funded projects. Processing time is approximately 60 business days.

Certifications Offered

  • Small Business
  • Women-owned Business
  • Minority-owned Business
  • Micro Business (under 25 employees, under $3M revenue)
  • Service Disabled Veteran-owned
  • ESO Business

Eligibility Requirements

  • At least 51% owned by qualifying individuals
  • Virginia-based or reciprocal state
  • Meet size standards
  • Control daily operations

How to Apply

1. Create account on eVA 2. Complete SWaM application 3. Upload supporting documents 4. Submit for review

National Certifications Recognized

Accepts equivalent certifications from reciprocal states

If you hold these certifications, Virginia may accept them in lieu of or to expedite state certification.