Varies
Amount varies
Grant
Cash award, application-based
Rolling
No fixed cutoff
Rolling
Or check for open cycles
Extensive
Detailed federal app
Free entrepreneurship education program for transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard, Reserve members, and military spouses, providing two-day training and optional follow-on online course.
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1.Open to transitioning service members and their spouses (on-installation courses)
2.Veterans, National Guard, Reserve, and military spouses eligible for online courses
3.No cost to participants; all materials provided
4.Covers business concepts, federal contracting, SBA resources, and financing
5.Follow-on 8-week online course available through participating universities
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Attracts private investment into low-income communities by allowing investors to receive a 39% federal tax credit over 7 years on investments made through certified Community Development Entities (CDEs).