Which statement is an eligibility requirement for an SBA grant?

• A. The business must operate for profit
• B. The owners must have responsible owner equity to investment
• C. The company must do business within the United States or its territories
• D. The business must be a non-profit organization

Answer: (C)

The core idea being tested is where an SBA grant is allowed to operate from. SBA grant programs are designed to support small businesses within the United States or its territories, so having a business presence in that geographic area is a fundamental eligibility requirement. Without doing business in the U.S. or its territories, a company typically wouldn’t qualify for these grants, regardless of other characteristics.

The other statements describe conditions that aren’t universal gates for all SBA grants. Whether a business is for-profit or non-profit can vary by program, and requirements about owner equity or investments aren’t universal across SBA grant options.