Part B · Startup-relevant scheme
Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)
Small Business Administration
Other
IdeationSeed / Early-Stage
VBOCs are SBA resource partners dedicated to the military community, running workshops, one-on-one counseling, and business-plan support, and serving as the delivery mechanism for Boots to Business in many locations.
Type of support
Other
Best suited for
Ideation / Early-Stage
Headline amount
N/A — free counseling and training
How much
Free
Objectives
Give the military community — active duty transitioning out, veterans of any era, Guard/Reserve, and military spouses — a dedicated, no-cost entry point into SBA's full range of programs.
Who can apply?
- Service members (including National Guard and Reserve), veterans, and military spouses/family members.
What do you get?
- No-cost workshops, training, and one-on-one mentoring.
- Government-contracting guidance specific to veteran-owned businesses.
- Referral into SBA's broader lender and resource-partner network.
How to apply
Use SBA's VBOC locator to find and contact your nearest of 31 centers nationwide.
Key links
Details as most recently confirmed against the official source linked above. Deadlines, amounts and windows change — verify on the official portal before applying.