Certification Sponsorship Program Application
The U.S. Bank Certification Sponsorship Program (CSP) is intended to help small and diverse businesses manage the costs of obtaining a 3rd party business certification. Through this program, U.S. Bank may cover certification fees for up to three (3) years.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Certification Sponsorship Program, applicants must:
- Be a registered business operating in the United States
- Be United States citizens
- Be an independent, for-profit enterprise with a physical presence in the U.S. or its trust territories
- Be majority-owned (at least 51%), operated, and controlled by individuals who qualify under the eligibility criteria of the relevant certifying agency
- Have annual revenue under $1 million
Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee sponsorship. Applications will be reviewed based on eligibility and alignment with program availability. U.S. Bank reserves the right to make all final determinations regarding sponsorship selections.
This program is offered on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to change or discontinuation at any time.