Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Certification
Illinois Commission on Equity & Inclusion · State
The state's official certification for minority-, women-, veteran-, and disability-owned businesses, used to qualify firms for state contracting participation goals, set-asides, and the related Mentor Protégé Program.
What this program’s published criteria check
Requirements the program publishes
- For Illinois small businesses.
- For women-, minority-, veteran-, or disability-owned businesses.
Who it covers
Businesses in Illinois
Funding range
Amount not published — confirm on the official source
Deadline
No published deadline — confirm the current round on the official source
Application cost
The official application is free.
Official source
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https://cei.illinois.gov/programs0/business-enterprise-program.htmlInformation last verified July 23, 2026.
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