Assistance Listing 59.044
Veterans Outreach Program
Assistance Listing 59.044, “Veterans Outreach Program,” is a federal program administered by Small Business Administration. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 1 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $15.4M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
In accordance with Public Law 110-186, the organizations will provide information on small business ownership to service members and military spouses by facilitating and instructing the U.S. Small Business Administration’s “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” known as “Boots to Business” which is a course offered within the Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program (TAP). Additionally, these organizations will provide counseling, training, technical and financial skill development, comprehensive business assessments and mentoring to veteran, service disabled veteran, active duty, Reserve, Guard, and military spouse/survivor entrepreneurs and small business owners interested in starting new or expanding/diversifying established small businesses.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 59.044
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Veteran (including dependents)
Eligible applicants may be education institutions, private businesses, veterans’ nonprofit community-based organizations, and Federal, State, local and tribal government agencies.
Intended beneficiaries: Veteran (including dependents).
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRecently closed under 59.044
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Veterans Business Outreach Center Program (VBOC)Small Business Administration | Closed | $225K – $375K | Jan 8, 2018 | 59.044 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 59.044?
59.044 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Veterans Outreach Program.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 59.044?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Veteran (including dependents). Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 59.044 provide?
The agency reported $15,434,888 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.