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The Office of Women’s Business Ownership (OWBO) helps women entrepreneurs through programs coordinated by SBA district offices. Programs include business training, counseling, federal contracts, and access to credit and capital. The OWBO oversees Women’s Business Centers (WBCs).
Funding to support women business owners in government contracting, specifically to assist them with application readiness for certification in the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Programs, procurement assistance, and entrepreneurial development.
Be a small business according to SBA size standards; Be at least 51% owned and controlled by women who are U.S. citizens; Have women manage day-to-day operations who also make long-term decisions; To qualify as an EDWOSB within the program, a business must: Meet all the requirements of the WOSB Federal Contract program
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Checklist. Qualifying individual(s) include one or more women claiming 51% ownership. Active registration in the System for Award Management for the firm, available at SAM.gov (Note: The firm’s UEI and EIN, and MPIN must exactly match SAM registration)
SBA has several training and funding opportunities available specifically for women-owned businesses. There are SBA district offices in every U.S. state and a number of its territories. Local SBA staff can help find other SBA resource partners at thousands of locations, too.
SBA helps women entrepreneurs launch new businesses and compete in the marketplace. There are a number of resources for women-owned businesses including business training, counseling, federal contracts, and access to credit and capital.
The Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract program limits competition for certain contracts to participants, helping the government accomplish its goal of setting aside 5% of all contracting dollars for women-owned small businesses. Join the SBA as we celebrate Women’s History Month!
The Women-Owned Small Business Federal Contract Program (WOSB Program) is to help provide a level playing field for women business owners. The federal government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate in the WOSB Program.
The Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program allows set-asides for WOSBs in industries where firms are underrepresented. WOSBs must be at least 51% owned and controlled by women.
The federal government awards an annual portion of its contracting dollars to veteran-owned businesses. These programs help veteran-owned small businesses access these contracts. See if you're eligible. Small businesses owned by veterans may also qualify to buy surplus government property.