White House HBCU Initiative

The mission of the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is to strengthen the capacity of HBCUs to provide the highest-quality education, increase opportunities for these institutions to participate in and benefit from Federal programs, and ensure that HBCUs can continue to be engines of opportunity.

Learn about SBA's plan to increase support and opportunities for HBCUs.

Support for business planning and development

• SBA's business guide provides a wealth of information about how to plan, launch, manage, and grow your business. 
• SBA's digital learning platform has everything you need to educate and empower yourself on the entrepreneurial journey.

Capital to fund your business

• Funding programs 
  SBA is dedicated to increasing capital and ensuring small businesses have access to funding.
• Government contracting
  Twenty-three percent of prime government contract dollars are to eligible small businesses. SBA’s contracting guide can help you get started with this funding option.
• Research and development funding 
  Through a competitive awards-based program, SBIR and STTR enable small businesses to explore their technological potential and provide the incentive to profit from its commercialization. 
• Export trade assistance 
  SBA provides small businesses with the resources needed to expand into trading and exporting.

SBA has offices in all states and territories and partners with organizations across the country to provide training, mentorship, and opportunities to local communities. 

• SBA's Resource Partners can help with a wide range of small business needs. 
• Visit your local SBA District Office.
• Join a regional network of industry-specific businesses.
• Attend a training and educational event, both virtually and in person.

HBCU Administrators can learn how their organization can become part of the SBA Resource Partner network.