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Find similar grantsConnecticut Veterans Business and Employment Program is sponsored by State of Connecticut. Supports Connecticut veterans in starting businesses, gaining employment, and transitioning to civilian careers through grants and technical assistance.
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Veteran Owned Businesses Resources and Help Veteran business owner resources In the state of Connecticut, there are veteran business owner resources that range from funding, grants, tax credits, mentorships, and more. Find resources just for the vets who’ve selflessly served our nation.
Funding, grants, and loans for veteran-owned businesses in CT Whether you’re looking for disabled veteran start-up grants or community development grants, find resources to help you start or sustain your veteran-owned business.
Veteran Owned Micro-Business Certification : Qualify for this program if at least 51 percent of your business is held by one or more people defined as a veteran in CGS 27-103(A)(1) , provided by Connecticut Veterans Affairs (CVA). Resources for veteran-owned businesses : Find multiple incentives you can use to start a veteran-owned business, provided by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD).
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSBDU) : A veteran entrepreneur portal that can help direct you to grants and much more, provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). Funding from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Lender Match : Points you to institutions that offer the right loans for you as a vet.
Veteran-owned businesses : Visit this page to find funding programs, training, and federal contracting opportunities. Military Entrepreneur Challenge : Nationwide grant program that gives veterans, military spouses, and Gold Star Family entrepreneurs the opportunities to network, learn, and compete for capital to grow their small businesses. Program provided by the Second Service Foundation (U.S. SBA partner).
Workforce Opportunity Tax Credit : Offered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to certain qualified business owners. For more funding resources, visit our Business Funding page . Advice and mentoring for veteran entrepreneurs and business owners Find business advice and guidance tailored towards veterans.
Network with experts and get the most out of your nearest Veterans Business Outreach Centers. Connecticut Small Business Development Center (SBDC) : Find no-cost business advisory services or read Getting Your Veteran-Owned Small Business Certified . Resources for veteran entrepreneurs and veteran business owners : SCORE hosts a network of volunteer business advisors, many of them veterans, too.
Direct Access Program : Opportunities for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses to network and build relationships through the OSBDU. Mentorship resources from the U.S. SBA Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs) : Business plan workshops, concept assessments, mentorship, and training. This program is available to eligible service members, veterans, National Guard, and Reserve members, provided through the SBA.
Find your nearest center . Office of Veterans Business Development : Programs that help veterans start and grow their companies. Education, training, and development for veteran-owned businesses There are state and federal programs dedicated to training veteran business owners and entrepreneurs.
Take your veteran-owned business to the next level. Resources for Connecticut veteran farmers : Includes information on Homegrown Heroes, USDA resources, and more, from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAG). Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) : UConn’s cutting-edge training for entrepreneurship and small business management for post-9/11 veterans.
OSDBU training : Training geared towards veteran business owners, entrepreneurs, and employees. Training programs from the U.S. SBA Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs) : Business plan workshops, concept assessments, mentorship, and training. This program is available to eligible service members, veterans, National Guard, and Reserve members, provided through the SBA.
Find your nearest center . Office of Veterans Business Development : Programs that help veterans start and grow their companies. Marketing and sales opportunities for veterans Help your veteran-owned business win government contracts with financial assistance, “Vets First” programs, and other tools to help you succeed.
Veteran Owned Micro-Business Certification : Learn more about a fifteen percent price preference in the determination of the lowest responsible qualified bidder by the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS). Veteran contracting assistance programs : Federal programs that help veteran-owned small businesses access federal contract awards and surplus personal property.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Program : Aims to improve prime and subcontracting opportunities for veteran and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses Federal contracting programs from the U.S. SBA Veteran contracting assistance programs : Learn about federal programs that help veteran-owned small businesses access federal contract awards and surplus personal property.
Federal contracting resources from the U.S. DVA OSBDU Veteran Entrepreneur Portal : Do more business with federal agencies and easily access more opportunities. VetBiz : Unique platform designed to support veteran-owned small businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses in their efforts to do business with the federal government.
Vets First Contracting Program : Federal program through OSBDU, designed to increase contracting opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Additional resources for veteran-owned businesses in Connecticut Workforce Opportunity Tax Credit : Identify tax incentives for hiring veterans. Department of Labor Employer Resources : Find and hire veterans for your company.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Veterans, veteran-owned businesses, and veteran service organizations in Connecticut. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $400,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Connecticut Veterans Business and Employment Program are due December 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Connecticut Veterans Business and Employment Program is funded by State of Connecticut. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Connecticut. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
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The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.