Small business grant

Apply for DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

This helper is tailored to U.S. Department of Transportation, the program requirements on file, and the documents listed for this grant.

Max award

Varies

Deadline

June 29, 2026

Agency

U.S. Department of Transportation

Source

federal funding

What this application should emphasize

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Show the business problem, customer demand, and how funding creates measurable growth.
Use numbers: revenue, jobs, contracts, milestones, or market traction.
Firm must be owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals — women (51%+), minorities (51%+), or individuals with disabilities (51%+)
Must be a for-profit firm with a primary business in transportation-related services or construction

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Personal net worth statement (PNW Statement) for each socially disadvantaged owner

Personal and business tax returns (last 3 years)

Business organizational documents (articles of incorporation, operating agreement) showing ownership percentages

Social disadvantage narrative explaining how the owner has experienced racial or ethnic prejudice

Professional licenses or certifications relevant to the transportation services offered

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