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- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program
To assist small business formation and growth, Congress enacted DOT’s DBE program in 1983 and reauthorized it in each subsequent surface and aviation authorization
- What is a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)?
A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, or DBE, is a for-profit small business concerns where socially and economically disadvantaged individuals own at least a 51% interest and also control management and daily business operations
- Do You Qualify as a DBE? | US Department of Transportation
Do You Qualify as a DBE? In general, to be eligible for the DBE program, persons must own 51% or more of a "small business," establish that they are socially and economically disadvantaged within the meaning of DOT regulations, and prove they control their business
- Eligibility | US Department of Transportation
Applicants carry the initial burden of proof regarding their eligibility and must demonstrate that they meet all certification requirements, including social and economic disadvantage status Certification agencies follow the requirements found in 49 CFR Part 26 to certify or deny firm DBE status Last updated: Thursday, October 30, 2025
- DBE and ACDBE Final Rule | US Department of Transportation
Additional Information DBE Program Home Page Current ACDBE and DBE Program Regulations 49 CFR Part 23 Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Airport Concessions 49 CFR Part 26 Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs
- DBE Goal Setting | US Department of Transportation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) each operate a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program
- Official Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the U. S. Department of . . .
2 By when must the recipients update their DBE program plans? In accordance with § 26 21(b), significant changes to DBE plans must be submitted to DOT for approval The Department believes the IFR significantly changes the way recipients must implement their DBE plans
- Department of Transportation
To improve the quality of life for all American people and communities, from rural to urban, and to increase the productivity and competitiveness of American workers and businesses
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