DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

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This grant is recurring — the next cycle is estimated to open around June 2027. Check the official source to confirm when applications reopen.

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About this grant

DOT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program provides contracting opportunities and technical assistance to small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in federally funded transportation projects. Certified DBEs receive bid preference and set-aside opportunities on highway, transit, and aviation contracts.

Application cycle

Review timelines vary by program. Check U.S. Department of Transportation's official source for the current cycle before you apply.