Transition Assistance – Entrepreneurship Track (Boots to Business)
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
Boots to Business (B2B) grant/cooperative agreement funding enables eligible organizations to provide follow-on online entrepreneurship training, information and resources, and domestic and global delivery of the B2B two-day “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” classroom course to transitioning service members, spouses and family members, and veterans.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
- U.S. State Government
- Local Government Consortium
Eligible applicants may be a non-profit organization, a state, local, or tribal government agency, an institution of higher learning, a for-profit organization, or collaboration between such entities.
Beneficiaries
- Veteran (including dependents)
First beneficiaries are eligible transitioning service members, spouses and family members, and veterans, as defined by DOD policy
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Funding opportunity released to public via grants.gov.
Proposals submitted and Proposals evaluated by independent panel review. The elements of the panel review include a review of the technical and cost proposals.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
Usually From 30 to 960 days after closing date of RFP
Program details & compliance
Description
Boots to Business (B2B) grant/cooperative agreement funding enables eligible organizations to provide follow-on online entrepreneurship training, information and resources, and domestic and global delivery of the B2B two-day “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” classroom course to transitioning service members, spouses and family members, and veterans.
Mission Categories
Primary: Veterans Services
Other categories:
Disabled Veterans Services
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
To fund eligible organizations in providing online follow-on entrepreneurship training to B2B graduates and to deliver the two-day B2B “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” course at state-side overseas installations.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements