The Arlington Business Certification (ABC) program helps local small business-owners obtain industry-recognized certifications to enhance operations, drive growth and support long-term success. Participating small businesses will be better positioned to secure contracts as approved vendors or suppliers for the City of Arlington, other municipalities, counties, independent school districts and private entities that recognize these certifications.
The program is available to Arlington-based small businesses, which will be reimbursed certification fees not to exceed $650. Applicants will be notified in advance if program funding is exhausted.
Certification options include certifications offered by the following City-recognized certification agencies: the Small Business Administration, North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency, DFW Minority Supplier Development Council, and the Women’s Business Council Southwest.
Certifications include, but are not limited to:
8(a) Business Development Program
Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program
Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) Program
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Certification
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification
Women-owned Business (WBE) Certification
Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Certification
Eligibility Criteria*:
*Each certifying organization has their own eligibility criteria.
To apply, complete the following steps.
Register for the Kick-Off event on June 12, 12-1pm. – Can’t make it? No problem, we’ll record it so you can watch it at your earliest convenience.
Attend at least one virtual partnering organization session (Register at the link for each event. All sessions will be virtual and recorded).
Business owners submit an “Intent to Apply” application no later than December 31, 2025.