The NMSDC Certification Reimbursement Initiative
The NMSDC Certification Reimbursement Initiative was created to enable our corporate members to support minority businesses by reimbursing the cost of the NMSDC application fee. Each business must meet the funding criteria of the funding sponsor company.
By removing cost as a barrier to entry, the program is designed first to incentivize new minority businesses to get certified, and then expose them to the value of that certification in the programs, services, connections, and business opportunities that come with being a part of the NMSDC network.
Reimbursement Eligibility
Eligibility for the certification reimbursement program is different for each of the funders but, at the very least, you and your company must meet the following minimum criteria to be eligible to apply for NMSDC certification as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE):
Must be United States citizens.
Must be at least 51% minority-owned, managed, and controlled.
Must be an independent for-profit enterprise and physically located in the U.S. or its trust territories.
Management and daily operations must be exercised by the minority ownership member(s).
To learn more about specific requirements, please click on the funder that aligns the closest to your industry.
Reimbursement Process
After completing and submitting the form below, you will receive an email confirmation that your reimbursement request has been received and is being reviewed.
NMSDC will follow up shortly thereafter with another email notifying you of one of the following outcomes:
- You are eligible for the reimbursement program and are being connected to the appropriate regional affiliate council to begin the certification process.
- You are eligible for a different reimbursement program for which NMSDC determined you qualify and are being connected to the appropriate regional affiliate council to begin the certification process.
- You can move forward with certification but are not eligible for certification reimbursement.
- You are not eligible for reimbursement or certification.
Please note that reimbursements will only happen after the certification/recertification process is complete and the certification is successfully granted. If the applicant does not complete the process or is denied certification, funds submitted will not be reimbursed. The reimbursement does not cover the expedited certification processing fee
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at: ndsOutreach@nmsdc.org
Reimbursement Program Inquiry
In order to expedite the process, we ask that you submit only one form per organization.
Questions?
The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) certification for minority business enterprises (MBEs) comes with numerous benefits and services, including educational programs plus a wide range of networking opportunities.