Vboc 2025-2026 vetbiz central

Vetbiz Central received a $340,000 project grant award from the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office of Veterans Business Development under the Veterans Outreach Program (CFDA 59.044) for the performance period of May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026. Based in Flint, Michigan, this non-profit organization delivers comprehensive entrepreneurship training and business development services specifically designed for veterans, service-disabled veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. The grant funding enables Vetbiz Central to facilitate the SBA's "Introduction to Entrepreneurship" curriculum and provide targeted technical assistance to veteran-owned small businesses in the Flint region.

Key services delivered through this grant include business counseling on planning, financing, marketing, and federal contracting opportunities, as well as connections to mentoring resources and microfinance support. The program aims to facilitate small business ownership and economic self-sufficiency among military-connected individuals by increasing access to critical business development expertise and resources. This award represents the continuation of Vetbiz Central's recurring Veterans Outreach Program funding, which has been awarded annually since 2021 with consistent support for veteran entrepreneurship initiatives.