Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program
State certification providing access to the 3% DVBE contracting goal for businesses at least 51% owned by disabled veterans (10%+).
State BenefitCaliforniaEmployment
Verified September 30, 2026 against dgs.ca.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Employment — California
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- 10% or higher
- Where it applies
- California
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
What is Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program?
Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program is a California employment benefit for veterans. State certification providing access to the 3% DVBE contracting goal for businesses at least 51% owned by disabled veterans (10%+). Requires 10%+ VA disability rating.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Requires 10%+ VA disability rating
- California residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Business must be at least 51% owned by one or more disabled veterans (10%+ service-connected VA disability rating). LLCs must be wholly owned by disabled veterans. Owner must be a California resident. Daily operations must be managed/controlled by one or more disabled veterans. Home office must be in the U.S.
What Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program covers
Covers
State-certified DVBEs are eligible for the state's 3% contracting goal — meaning California aims to award at least 3% of all state contract dollars to DVBEs.
How to apply for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program
How to apply
Through the DGS Procurement Division.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- September 30, 2026
- Official source
- dgs.ca.gov
- Apply at
- caleprocure.ca.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program
Who qualifies for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program?
Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program is for Veterans; requires 10%+ VA disability rating; california residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
What VA disability rating do I need for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program?
Requires 10%+ VA disability rating.
How do I apply for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.