Grant proposals may be submitted under general program categories or under a current RFP if there is one open. Proposals submitted under RFPs may have requirements or program elements not outlined here. Please follow the RFP for instructions.

General program grant proposals may be written for projects or programs fitting into one or more of the general program categories. Each general program category has a list of approved program activities. Proposed programs or projects may include one or more activities from this list and may also include activities not on this list that fall within the scope of the program category. General program categories are:

Education

• Transition preparation - programs designed to deliver entrepreneurial education to deployed active duty military, including National guard and Reserve
• Classroom programs - programs designed to deliver entrepreneurial educational coursework to Veterans interested in starting or growing a small business

Outreach

• Business start-up/growth counseling - programs designed to help Veterans develop a business plan or grow their businesses, including follow-up casework
• Professional seminars/workshops - programs designed to educate Veterans on particular aspects of business that do not fall under the category of education courses
• Teaming/mentoring - programs designed to help Veteran businesses team with other businesses and become prime contractors
• Transition assistance - programs designed to help Veterans exiting the military become entrepreneurs

No multi-year grant proposals will be accepted under general program grants. Grants may not be written for periods of more than twelve months. Multi-year projects will not be accepted. The maximum grant award is $50,000. Organizations submitting a project that requires funding above these levels must include a comprehensive plan for securing the remaining funds. Organizations may submit applications for more than one project if they fall under general program guidelines.