2025 VBOC Directed Announcement - Renewal
ID: 358629Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Small Business Administration (SBA)

Award Range

$340K - $585K

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits Without 501(c)(3) Status

Funding Category

Business and Commerce

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358629

Additional Information

https://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=116332
Timeline
    Description

    The Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "2025 VBOC Directed Announcement - Renewal," aimed at providing entrepreneurial training and business development assistance to small businesses owned by eligible veterans. This grant will support the establishment and implementation of outreach programs for veterans and service-disabled veterans through cooperative agreements with various organizations, including nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. The total estimated program funding is $12,560,000, with individual awards ranging from $340,000 to $585,000, and a total of 31 awards expected. Interested applicants should note that the application deadline is April 11, 2025, and can reach out to the Grants.gov Contact Center for support at 1-800-518-4726.

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