# 13 CFR § 124.1: What is the purpose of the 8(a) Business Development program?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-124.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 13 CFR § 124.1
- **Heading:** What is the purpose of the 8(a) Business Development program?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 13—Business Credit and Assistance > CHAPTER I—SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION > PART 124—8(a) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS STATUS DETERMINATIONS > Subpart A—8(a) Business Development > Provisions of General Applicability

## Text

Sections 8(a) and 7(j) of the Small Business Act authorize a Minority Small Business and Capital Ownership Development program (designated the 8(a) Business Development or “8(a) BD” program for purposes of the regulations in this part). The purpose of the 8(a) BD program is to assist eligible small disadvantaged business concerns compete in the American economy through business development.

## Nearby sections

- [13 CFR § 124.1 § 124.1 What is the purpose of the 8(a) Business Development program?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-124.1.md)
- [13 CFR § 124.2 § 124.2 What length of time may a business participate in the 8(a) BD program?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-124.2.md)
- [13 CFR § 124.3 § 124.3 What definitions are important in the 8(a) BD program?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-124.3.md)
- [13 CFR § 124.101 § 124.101 What are the basic requirements a concern must meet for the 8(a) BD program?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-124.101.md)
- [13 CFR § 124.102 § 124.102 What size business is eligible to participate in the 8(a) BD program?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-124.102.md)
- [13 CFR § 124.103 § 124.103 Who is socially disadvantaged?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-124.103.md)
- [13 CFR § 124.104 § 124.104 Who is economically disadvantaged?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-124.104.md)
- [13 CFR § 124.105 § 124.105 What does it mean to be unconditionally owned by one or more disadvantaged individuals?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-124.105.md)
- [13 CFR § 124.106 § 124.106 When do disadvantaged individuals control an applicant or Participant?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-124.106.md)
- [13 CFR § 124.107 § 124.107 What is potential for success?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-124.107.md)
- [13 CFR § 124.108 § 124.108 What other eligibility requirements apply for individuals or businesses?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-124.108.md)
- [13 CFR § 124.109 § 124.109 Do Indian tribes and Alaska Native Corporations have any special rules for applying to and remaining eligible for the 8(a) BD program?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-124.109.md)
- [13 CFR § 124.110 § 124.110 Do Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) have any special rules for applying to and remaining eligible for the 8(a) BD program?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-124.110.md)
- [13 CFR § 124.111 § 124.111 Do Community Development Corporations (CDCs) have any special rules for applying to and remaining eligible for the 8(a) BD program?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-13-124.111.md)

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