SBA announces funding competition to train women veterans

Globe Newswire WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Tuesday that nonprofit organizations and private sector firms are now eligible to compete for funding of up to $300,000 to deliver entrepreneurship training to women veterans. The application period began Tuesday and continues through March 21. Up to six grantees will be awarded $300,000 in total funding to participate in the Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program with grants from the SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development. Awards will be made for a base project period of 12 months, with three option periods of 12 months each. These funds will be used to educate women veterans who intend to pursue or are already engaged in business ownership. Related Stories “With more than two million women veterans living in the U.S. today and over 12 million businesses owned by women, there is an incredible need for more advocates and resources tailored to women veteran entrepreneurs,” said Timothy Green, acting associate administrator for the SBA’s Office of Veterans Business Development. “Through our Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program, we are providing grants that train and empower women veterans as they take their next step with their business – whether that is taking the leap...