NYS Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certification
Empire State Development, Division of Minority and Women's Business Development (DMWBD) · State
State certification under NYS Article 15-A identifying a business as minority- and/or women-owned, giving it visibility and priority access to New York State government contracting opportunities.
What this program’s published criteria check
Requirements the program publishes
- For New York small businesses.
- For women- or minority-owned businesses.
Who it covers
Businesses in New York
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://esd.ny.gov/mwbeInformation last verified July 23, 2026.
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