What supporting documents maybe required?
A business entity submits an application, along with the necessary supporting documentation below:
Where do I submit my application and supporting documentation?
Submit scanned PDFs to finance.mwbe@ky.gov
If you’re going to include documents, these are the ones required with the application. We would prefer that all or none are included, rather than picking out specific documents to list. I have listed those documents required below.
What happens after I have submitted my completed application and documents?
- The time between completed application and owner interview is generally 120-180 days once the application is complete and all documentation has been received by the agency.
- An interview with the program eligible owner(s) via virtually or via telephone (No onsite interviews, due to the Covid-19 pandemic).
- Inspection of documents and a review of equipment.
- The Kentucky Business Certification Committee will receive recommendations from the MWBE staff.
- Kentucky Business Certification Committee will
○ Approve – good for 3-years w/required annual and 3-year updates or
- o Defer – additional information is required or
- o Deny – option to appeal or reapply at a later date
- Proof of certification by governmental entities
- Copies of certification denials, decertification and appeal decisions
- Proof of racial/ethnic minority or female status for each owner claiming racial/ethnic minority or female status
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident status for each owner claiming racial/ethnic minority or female status
- Documents indicating business entity status
- Resumes or Curriculum Vitae for each owner claiming female or racial/ethnic minority status
- Proof of contributions used to acquire ownership for each owner claiming female or racial/ethnic minority status
- Proof of any transfers of assets to/from your business and/or to/from any of its owners over the past 3 years
- Annual salaries, owner draws, owner distributions, shareholder distributions and bonuses for all owners, controlling members, officers, managers and directors for the previous year
- List of all employees, job titles, and dates of employment
Where do I submit my application and supporting documentation?
- List of all equipment (including office equipment) owned, leased or otherwise made accessible to the business
Submit scanned PDFs to finance.mwbe@ky.gov
If the Kentucky Business Certification Committee denies your application, you may file an appeal within 30 days of the denial.
Who do I contact with questions?
You may contact the Kentucky Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise
Call 502-564-8099 or email finance.mwbe@ky.gov
Resource
- Minority and women business enterprise certification program. (n.d.). Retrieved February 08, 2021, from https://mwbe.ky.gov/Pages/eligible.aspx
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