Vboc 2025-2026 university of TX RIO grande valley

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley received a $460,000 Project Grant from the Small Business Administration's Office of Veterans Business Development under the Veterans Outreach Program (CFDA 59.044), effective May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026. Under this award, the institution will deliver entrepreneurship training and business development support services to military-connected individuals, including veterans, service-disabled veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. The program will facilitate delivery of the SBA's "Introduction to Entrepreneurship" curriculum and provide comprehensive business counseling and technical assistance to support small business creation and growth within the military community.

As a Hispanic-Serving Institution with extensive experience administering federal grants and serving underrepresented populations, UTRGV is well-positioned to expand access to entrepreneurship education and resources for military-connected entrepreneurs in South Texas and surrounding regions. The award represents continued support for the institution's capacity to connect participants with mentoring resources, business development services, and access to capital to facilitate small business ownership among the veteran population.