SBA provides 8(a)s with a Resource Guide for writing a social disadvantage narrative

To participate in the 8(a) Business Development Program (8(a) Program, a firm must be 51% owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. The owner or owner(s) who are claiming social and economic disadvantage must demonstrate their individual social disadvantage by writing a narrative.

This guide assists 8(a) participants and applicants with writing their social disadvantage narratives by explaining each element of the SBA requirement.