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Veteran-owned businesses | U.S. Small Business Administration SBA offers support for veterans as they enter the world of business ownership. Look for funding programs, training, and federal contracting opportunities. SBA has resources for every part of the veteran entrepreneurship journey.
Watch videos of SBA's recent virtual events for veterans and success stories to learn more. To help you succeed, our custom courses are available in-person and online. Learn the basics of owning a business and get access to SBA resources.
You will also hear from small business experts. R ead on to see what's available. Veterans and active service Boots to Business training series Boots to Business : Part of the U.S. Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program (TAP).
Offered on military installations worldwide. Boots to Business Reboot : Extends B2B to veterans of all eras in their communities. Includes National Guard and Reserve members.
Boots to Business Revenue Readiness : Turn a business idea to an into an actual model. Must first complete Boots to Business or Boots to Business Reboot. Six weeks, offered online.
Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program (WVETP) Training to start or grow a business. For women veterans and service members.
SBA grants funding for these specialized entrepreneurship training programs to: IVMF - Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship (V-WISE) Utah Veteran Business Resource Center - Startup Training Resources to Inspire Veteran Entrepreneurship (STRIVE) Service-disabled veterans Service-Disabled Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program (SDVETP) For veterans injured in the line of duty who are or want to be small business owners.
SBA grants funding for these specialized training programs to: Veterans Entrepreneurship Program at Oklahoma State University Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans at St. Joseph's University Warrior Rising , a nonprofit empowering veterans in business Veteran Entrepreneurial Training & Resource Network Support for military spouse entrepreneurs with training, counseling, and education.
SBA offers the same flexible resources for spouses as for veteran business owners. Learn more about SBA resources for military spouse businesses . Businesses interested in federal procurement Veteran Federal Procurement Entrepreneurship Training Program (VFPETP) Federal procurement training for currently involved or interested businesses.
This nationwide training is open to veteran-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. Check out the Veteran Institute for Procurement (VIP) for more information. Explore our loan programs to find the best loan for your business.
To receive a list of authorized lenders in your area, use our Lender Match tool. Have an employee in the Reserves or National Guard called to duty? The Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (MREIDL) provides loans to help with losses.
See if you qualify. Federal contracting programs The federal government awards an annual portion of its contracting dollars to veteran-owned businesses. These programs help veteran-owned small businesses access these contracts.
See if you're eligible . Small businesses owned by veterans may also qualify to buy surplus government property . Veterans in manufacturing Explore resources to help your American manufacturing business boom.
SBA and the federal government are supporting manufacturing businesses by cutting regulations, expanding access to capital, promoting workforce development, and creating a dedicated infrastructure to support small manufacturers. If you are aware of a regulation that can harm or help manufacturing businesses, get in touch through SBA’s Red Tape Hotline. Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs) are available nationwide.
These centers offer business plan workshops, concept assessments, mentorship, and training. Available to eligible service members, veterans, National Guard & Reserve members. Find your nearest center.
If you have questions, contact us at: Office of Veterans Business Development 409 3rd St. SW, Suite 5700 Email: veteransbusiness@sba. gov Need help?
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Veteran-owned small businesses. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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SBA Manufacturing Grants is a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) that funds workforce development and technical assistance programs in key manufacturing industries, including timber, energy, aluminum, steel, digital, and automotive manufacturing. The program, known as Empower To Grow (E2G) Manufacturing in America Grant, supports organizations providing hands-on training in machinery operation, quality control, welding, industrial software, and workplace safety. Eligible applicants include for-profit and nonprofit entities, small businesses, trade associations, and educational institutions that have been in continuous operation for at least three years and have experience providing manufacturing-related training. The application deadline was May 27, 2025.
Program for Investors in Microentrepeneurs (PRIME) is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). PRIME is a competitive grant that provides funding for nonprofit microenterprise development organizations run either privately, or by state, local, tribal governments, or Indian tribes. The grant supports training, technical assistance, and guidance to disadvantaged microentrepreneurs.