SDVOSB Certification (VetCert)
SBA Office of Veterans Business Development
Eligibility
Service-disabled veteran (10%+ rating) with 51%+ ownership and control of the business. Self-certification ended in 2026 — SBA VetCert is now the only path.
Award
Federal contracting set-aside eligibility. Federal SDVOSB spending goal increased from 3% to 5% of all prime + subcontract dollars (NDAA FY2024), targeting $31B+ annually.
Deadlines
Rolling · Rolling
Notes
Self-certification is no longer accepted as of 2026. SBA processing time reduced to roughly 12 days after backlog cleared in late 2025. Free to apply.
Related programs on the Small Business path
These share at least one format type with this program and fit the same path.
SBA 8(a) Business Development Program
U.S. Small Business Administration
Socially and economically disadvantaged small business owners; 9-year program providing mentorship and access to sole-source contracts.
SBA HUBZone Program
U.S. Small Business Administration
Business located in a HUBZone (historically underutilized) area with 35%+ HUBZone employees.
VOSB Certification
SBA Office of Veterans Business Development
Veteran-owned (51%+) and controlled small business; no service-disability requirement.