Transition Assistance – Entrepreneurship Track (Boots to Business)
Small Business Administration
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.
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Helps service members and their families learn about starting a business. Provides free online training and resources for entrepreneurship.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
A free entrepreneurial education and training program providing an introductory understanding of business ownership through a foundational two-day in-person course and optional online follow-on courses (e.g., 'B2B: Revenue Readiness'). Participants are encouraged to leverage SBA's partner network and various SBA-guaranteed loan programs (including Microloans, 7(a), and 504 loans) for business financing, which generally range from $500 to $5.5 million and come with competitive terms and counseling.
Who Is Eligible?
Region: participating military installations across Continental United States (CONUS), participating military installations Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS)
Demographics: service members, military spouses, National Guard, Reserve
Other Criteria: individuals seeking entrepreneurial education and training
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Visit the SBA website
- Find the Boots to Business program
- Complete the application form
- Submit the application
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/make-payment-sba
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 🔄Intake Type
- rolling
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- Acquiring real estate
- Refinancing current business debt
- Purchasing machinery and equipment
- Working capital
- 🚫Ineligible Expenses
- Working capital or inventory
- Speculation or investment in rental real estate
- 📏Expense Caps
- Admin costs capped at 15%
- 💳Payment Model
- reimbursement
- ⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible
- No
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
- 🔀Matching Required
- No
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 📢Branding Requirements
- Acknowledgment of federal funding is required.
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.
This program offers funding up to $4,695,756 (minimum $4,695,756).
This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.
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