Vboc 2025-2026 university of north dakota

The University of North Dakota received a $350,000 Project Grant award from the Small Business Administration's Office of VA Business Development under the Veterans Outreach Program (CFDA 59.044) for the period May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026. Under this award, the university will deliver comprehensive entrepreneurship training and business development support services to military-connected individuals, including veterans, service-disabled veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. The Division of Research & Economic Development will facilitate and instruct the SBA's "Introduction to Entrepreneurship" curriculum while providing business counseling, technical assistance, and mentoring resources to support small business creation and growth within the veteran community.

This Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) award aligns with Public Law 110-186 and supports the university's established role as a federal partner in workforce development and entrepreneurship initiatives. The program will connect participating military-connected entrepreneurs to educational resources, business development services, and access to capital to facilitate small business ownership and expansion across the Grand Forks, North Dakota region.