SB-OVVB-23-001: Veterans Business Outreach Center - Expansion FY23
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Small Business Administration notices from 2022.
Small Business Administration offered grants of up to $400,000 (at least $50,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 12 awards. Applications closed on December 9, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 21, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$400,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Expected awards12
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | October 6, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 9, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | January 8, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Veterans Outreach Program awards averaged $334,695; this notice allows up to $400,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (47% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity is to invite proposals for funding from eligible non-profit organizations, local and state government agencies, private sector firm and institutions of higher education to provide quality training and counseling to veteran small business owners and entrepreneurs. A key component of this Funding Opportunity is for applicants to provide training to transitioning military personnel and spouses through the Boots to Business (B2B) Training Program and to veterans and military spouses through the Reboot Training Program. Additionally, applicants will provide counseling, training, technical and financial skill development, comprehensive business assessments and mentoring services to veteran, active duty, Reserve, National Guard, military spouse and family member entrepreneurs, and small business owners interested in starting, expanding and diversifying small businesses.
Who has won Veterans Outreach Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Veterans Outreach Program (59.044) awarded $62.3 million across 186 grant awards, an average of $334,695 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi | 9 | $5.0 million |
| Syracuse University | New York | 13 | $4.5 million |
| Business Impact NW | Washington | 8 | $4.0 million |
| University of Texas at Arlington | Texas | 8 | $3.2 million |
| The Veteran's Advocacy Foundation, Inc. | Missouri | 6 | $2.6 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is SB-OVVB-23-001 still open?
No. It closed on December 9, 2022.
Who can apply for Veterans Business Outreach Center - Expansion FY23?
Small Business Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for Veterans Business Outreach Center - Expansion FY23?
Closed December 9, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $400,000 each.
Who has won Veterans Outreach Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Mississippi State University, Syracuse University, Business Impact NW. The program made 186 awards worth $62.3 million in that time.
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