Kentucky Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE)
State certification for qualifying minority- and women-owned businesses. [Kentucky M/WBE program]
Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet. Kentucky program. Official program information
Sources reviewed .
Who qualifies
Businesses at least 51% owned and controlled by women or qualifying minority owners who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. [Kentucky M/WBE guidance]
- Operate under the same ownership for at least one year, with the required tax return and licenses. [Kentucky M/WBE guidance]
- Be independent and genuinely controlled by qualifying owners. Out-of-state firms need home-state certification and qualifying interview documentation. [Kentucky M/WBE guidance]
Cost
A certification fee is not stated in the official sources reviewed. Ask the agency before applying. [Kentucky M/WBE guidance]
Processing time
A typical processing time is not stated in the official sources reviewed. [Kentucky M/WBE guidance]
What it unlocks
- Recognition in Kentucky’s minority- and women-business certification program. [Kentucky M/WBE program]
How to apply
- Review the eligibility requirements and the application linked from the program page. [Kentucky M/WBE guidance] Read Kentucky application guidance.
- Prepare the ownership, tax, license and any out-of-state certification records requested. [Kentucky M/WBE guidance] Check required evidence.