Back to Grants
FEDERAL

SBA 8(a) Business Development Program — LGBTQ Socially Disadvantaged Businesses

LGBTQ+ business owners may qualify for the SBA 8(a) program as socially disadvantaged individuals, gaining access to 9 years of federal contracting support and mentoring.

About this program

Visit the program website for full details.

Eligibility

LGBTQ+ owned small business where owner demonstrates social disadvantage; must meet SBA size and economic disadvantage standards.

Requirements

  • 51% owned and controlled by socially disadvantaged individual(s)
  • Personal net worth under $750,000
  • Meet SBA size standards