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href="/web/20230913211704/https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/minority-owned-businesses"> <span>Minority-owned businesses</span> </a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </nav> </div> <div class="usa-layout-docs__main"> <h1 data-test="title"> <span>Veteran-owned businesses</span> </h1> <div id="block-sba-content" class="block block-system block-system-main-block"> <article role="article" class="basic-page"> <div> <div class="basic-page__summary" data-test="pageSummary"> SBA offers support for veterans as they enter the world of business ownership. Look for funding programs, training, and federal contracting opportunities. </div> <div class="sba-toc sba-standard-margin-spacing"> <hr class="sba-toc__divider-first sba-standard-margin-spacing" role="presentation"> <h2 id="sba-toc-heading" class="sba-toc__heading js-toc-ignore">Content</h2> <nav id="sba-toc__nav" aria-labelledby="sba-toc-heading" class="sba_toc__nav sba-standard-margin-spacing"></nav> <hr role="presentation"> </div> <div class="sba-section-headings"> <h2>Training programs</h2> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-section paragraph--view-mode--default sba-standard-margin-spacing"> <div class="usa-prose field__item" data-test="fieldItem"><p><span>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</span><span dir="ltr">ead on to see what's available.</span></p> </div> </div> <section class="sba-accordion paragraph paragraph--type--accordion-content paragraph--view-mode--default sba-standard-margin-spacing padding-y-0" style="--background-color: #ffffff"> <div class="usa-accordion usa-accordion--bordered" data-allow-multiple> <h3 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="sba-accordion-item-1424"> Veterans and active service </button> </h3> <div id="sba-accordion-item-1424" class="usa-accordion__content"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-section paragraph--view-mode--default sba-standard-margin-spacing"> <div class="usa-prose field__item" data-test="fieldItem"><h4><strong>Boots to Business training series</strong></h4> <ul type="disc"><li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230913211704/https://sbavets.force.com/s/"><span>Boots to Business</span></a><span>: Part of the U.S. Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program (TAP). Offered on military installations worldwide.</span></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230913211704/https://sbavets.force.com/s/reboot-course-information"><span>Boots to Business Reboot</span></a><span>: Extends B2B to veterans of all eras in their communities. Includes National Guard and Reserve members.</span></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230913211704/https://sbavets.force.com/s/rr-msu-course-information"><span>Boots to Business Revenue Readiness</span></a><span>: Make a business idea to an into an actual model. Must first complete Boots to Business or Boots to Business Reboot. Six weeks, offered online.</span></li> </ul></div> </div> </div> <h3 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="sba-accordion-item-6954"> Women veterans </button> </h3> <div id="sba-accordion-item-6954" class="usa-accordion__content"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-section paragraph--view-mode--default sba-standard-margin-spacing"> <div class="usa-prose field__item" data-test="fieldItem"><h4>Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program (WVETP)</h4> <p><span>Training to start or grow a business. For women veterans and service members. SBA grants funding for these specialized entrepreneurship training programs to:</span></p> <ul type="disc"><li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230913211704/http://vwise.vets.syr.edu/"><span>IVMF - Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship</span></a><span> (V-WISE)</span></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230913211704/https://www.liftfund.com/wvet/"><span>Lift Fund – San Antonio</span></a></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230913211704/https://onaben.org/what-we-do/signature-programs/"><span>ONABEN</span></a></li> </ul></div> </div> </div> <h3 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="sba-accordion-item-9352"> Service-disabled veterans </button> </h3> <div id="sba-accordion-item-9352" class="usa-accordion__content"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-section paragraph--view-mode--default sba-standard-margin-spacing"> <div class="usa-prose field__item" data-test="fieldItem"><h4>Service-Disabled Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program (SDVETP) </h4> <p><span>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:</span></p> <ul type="disc"><li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230913211704/https://business.okstate.edu/riata/veterans/"><span>Veterans Entrepreneurship Program</span></a><span> (VEP) at Oklahoma State University</span></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230913211704/https://sites.sju.edu/veteransservices/entrepreneurship-programs/sju-entrepreneurship-bootcamp-for-veterans-with-disabilities-ebv/"><span>Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans</span></a><span> at St. Joseph's University</span></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230913211704/https://www.warriorrising.org/"><span>Warrior Rising</span></a><span>, a nonprofit empowering veterans in business</span></li> <li><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230913211704/https://vetrn.org/"><span>Veteran Entrepreneurial Training & Resource Network</span></a></li> </ul></div> </div> </div> <h3 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="sba-accordion-item-6860"> Military families </button> </h3> <div id="sba-accordion-item-6860" class="usa-accordion__content"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-section paragraph--view-mode--default sba-standard-margin-spacing"> <div class="usa-prose field__item" data-test="fieldItem"><h4>Resources for spouses</h4> <p><span>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 </span><a href="/web/20230913211704/https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/grow-your-business/military-spouse-businesses" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="4d9f4dcd-2b4b-4c51-b87b-761129a093f2" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Military spouse businesses"><span>military spouse businesses</span></a><span>.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> <h3 class="usa-accordion__heading"> <button class="usa-accordion__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="sba-accordion-item-7270"> Businesses interested in federal procurement </button> </h3> <div id="sba-accordion-item-7270" class="usa-accordion__content"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-section paragraph--view-mode--default sba-standard-margin-spacing"> <div class="usa-prose field__item" data-test="fieldItem"><h4>Veteran Federal Procurement Entrepreneurship Training Program (VFPETP) </h4> <p><span>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 </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230913211704/https://nationalvip.org/Home/Home"><span>Veteran Institute for Procurement</span></a><span> (VIP) for more information.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="sba-section-headings"> <h2>Funding</h2> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-section paragraph--view-mode--default sba-standard-margin-spacing"> <div class="usa-prose field__item" data-test="fieldItem"><p><span>Explore our </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230913211704/https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans"><span>loan programs</span></a><span> to find the best loan for your business. To receive a list of authorized lenders in your area, use our </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230913211704/https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/lender-match"><span>Lender Match</span></a><span> tool.</span></p> <p><span>Have an employee in the Reserves or National Guard called to duty? The</span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230913211704/https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance/military-reservist-loan"><span> Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (MREIDL)</span></a><span> provides loans to help with losses. See if you qualify.</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="sba-section-headings"> <h2>Federal contracting programs</h2> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-section paragraph--view-mode--default sba-standard-margin-spacing"> <div class="usa-prose field__item" data-test="fieldItem"><p><span>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. </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230913211704/https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/veteran-contracting-assistance-programs"><span>See if you're eligible</span></a><span>.</span></p> <p><span>Small businesses owned by veterans may also qualify to </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230913211704/https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/veteran-contracting-assistance-programs#id-surplus-personal-property-for-veteran-owned-small-business-p"><span>buy surplus government property</span></a><span>.</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="sba-section-headings"> <h2>Expert advice</h2> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-section paragraph--view-mode--default sba-standard-margin-spacing"> <div class="usa-prose field__item" data-test="fieldItem"><p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230913211704/https://www.sba.gov/vboc"><span>Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs)</span></a><span> are available nationwide. These centers offer business plan workshops, concept assessments, mentorship, and training. Available to eligible service members, veterans, National Guard & Reserve members. </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230913211704/https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/resource-partners/veterans-business-outreach-center-vboc-program#id-find-your-local-veterans-business-outreach-center"><span>Find your nearest center.</span></a></p> </div> </div> <div class="sba-section-headings"> <h2>Need help?</h2> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--text-section paragraph--view-mode--default sba-standard-margin-spacing"> <div class="usa-prose field__item" data-test="fieldItem"><p><span>If you have questions, contact us at:</span></p> <p><a href="/web/20230913211704/https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-locations/headquarters-offices/office-veterans-business-development" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="8b5316c9-5772-4af3-878f-5582bad12ab0" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="Office of Veterans Business Development"><span>Office of Veterans Business Development</span></a><br/><span>409 3rd St. SW, Suite 5700</span><br/><span>Washington, DC 20416</span></p> <p><span>Phone: </span><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20230913211704/tel:202-205-6773"><span>202-205-6773</span></a></p> </div> </div> <section id="block-counselormatchcta" class="sba-call-to-action sba-standard-margin-spacing padding-y-0" style="background-color:#ffffff"> <div class="sba-call-to-action__inner"> <div class="sba-call-to-action__content left dark short"> <h3>Need help? 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