Atlanta EBO/SBO Program

The program summary on this page was last updated on 11/19/2024. If any of the information or links are out-of-date, please contact us.

The City of Atlanta's Office of Contract Compliance is responsible for the city's Equal Business Opportunity Program, which promotes minority- and women-owned business inclusion in city contracting. To take advantage of the program, businesses must first be certified as a City of Atlanta supplier. Once a certified supplier, eligible businesses can apply for Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) certification and/or a Small Business Opportunity (SBO) certification. Specific certifications offered under the EBO certification include being certified as an African American Business Enterprise (AABE), Asian (Pacific Islander) American Business Enterprise (APABE), Female Business Enterprise (FBE), Hispanic American Business Enterprise (HABE), and Native American Business Enterprise (NABE).

Does this certification expire? An Affidavit of No Change was required in past years, but is no longer required once a business is certified.

Is any loan or bonding assistance provided through this program? A variety of loan and grant programs for various types and certifications of businesses offered under the auspices of the City of Atlanta are available to peruse at https://www.atlantaga.gov/doing-business/grants-loans-incentives.

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