M/WBE Capacity Building Eligibility Assessment

Who Should Apply

We encourage City-certified minority- and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs) that want to grow their business and compete for NYCEDC projects to complete the eligibility assessment.

To be considered, your firm must:

• Hold an active MBE or WBE certification from the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
• Have been in business for at least two years
• Be financially stable and within the below required track thresholds
  • ConstructNYC Track:
    • Trade Service: $1-$5M
    • Professional Service: $500K-$3M
  • Waterfront Pathways Track:
    • Trade Service: $5-$12M
    • Professional Service: $3-$7M
  • Fast Track:
    • Trade Service: Larger than $12M
    • Professional Service: Larger than $7M
• Have relevant industry experience
• Have public-sector project experience
• Be able to perform work in your industry
• Commit to attending all training sessions and participating in technical assistance and business development activities

Firms with other certifications, such as New York State MWBE, federal DBE, or veteran-owned business certifications, are welcome to apply. However, an active NYC SBS MBE or WBE certification is required.

Based on your firm's experience and needs, we may recommend a program track, specialized training, technical assistance, or consideration for NYCEDC's M/WBE Prequalified List (PQL).

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide only to determine eligibility, recommend a program track, and support program administration. We share your information only with NYCEDC staff and authorized program partners.