Veteran Parent Project  ·  501(c)(3) Organization

Empowering
Single Parent
Veteran
Entrepreneurs

From military service to business ownership — we give you the tools, training, and funding to launch your business and build a future for your family.

Our free 3-month program takes you from business basics to fully launched — with a custom website, a year of free coaching, $3,500 in startup funding, and a network of veteran business owners behind you.

Update: We have established our Board of Directors and are currently filing for our 501(c)(3) status.
Free Program — No Cost to You
Everything in our program is provided at zero cost to qualifying single parent veterans.
3-Month Launch Curriculum
From business basics to ready to earn — in just 12 weeks with our cohort-based program.
$3,500 in Startup Funding
Every graduate receives $3,500 to invest directly in their marketing and business launch.
A Network of Veteran Owners
Join a cohort of 15 peers and a growing alumni network of veteran entrepreneurs.
30+
Veterans Helped
2,000+
Single Parent Veterans
in North Carolina
$40K+
Provided to Launch
Veteran Businesses
12
VPP Alumni & Growing
3
Months to
Launch-Ready
"Our goal is to educate, inform, and launch. Our veterans have earned our help." — Jim Hendley, Executive Director
Who We Serve

Built for single parent
veterans who are ready
to build something.

You served your country. You're raising your family. And now you're ready to build something of your own — a business that gives you the flexibility to be present for your kids while creating the financial future they deserve.

Veteran Parent Project exists for you. We provide the education, tools, funding, and community to take you from idea to income — completely free of charge to qualifying single parent veterans.

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Single Parent Veterans
You are raising children on your own while managing the unique challenges that come with post-military life. We built this program around your reality.
Any Branch. Any Service Era.
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force — if you served honorably, you qualify to apply.
No Business Experience Required
We start from the ground up. You don't need prior business knowledge — just the drive to build something for your family and the discipline you developed in service.
Based in North Carolina
We currently serve veterans in North Carolina, with plans to expand nationally. Over 2,000 single parent veterans call NC home.
The Program

From basics to
business owner in 3 months.

Our cohort-based curriculum is built around your schedule and designed to get you from zero to launch-ready — with every tool, resource, and dollar of support you need to succeed.

01
Month One
Business Foundations

Master the fundamentals — business structure, legal requirements, financial basics, and how to identify and validate your business idea. Learn how to access funding and resources available specifically to veteran entrepreneurs.

02
Month Two
Growth Strategy & Marketing

Develop your marketing plan, brand identity, and customer acquisition strategy. Learn to leverage AI tools, manage your social media, and build the digital presence that drives real business growth.

03
Month Three
Pre-Launch & Execution

Finalize your business plan, launch your custom-built website, and prepare for day one of operations. Graduate with a complete launch toolkit, $3,500 in startup funding, and a year of free coaching support.

Cohort Model
15 Students Per Cohort

Our cohorts of 15 students work together throughout the program — providing feedback, support, and accountability. You're not learning alone. You're building alongside a team of veterans who are on the same journey.

Peer feedback and accountability
Real-world plan review from fellow veterans
Lifelong alumni network and community
  What You Get From VPP  

Everything you need to
launch and succeed.

Our graduates leave with more than knowledge. They leave with real tools, real funding, and a real business ready to operate.

Business Foundations Training
Everything you need to start, structure, and operate your business legally and profitably.
Custom-Built Website
A professional website built for your business — yours to keep and grow with.
$3,500 in Startup Funding
Real dollars to invest in your marketing and business launch — no strings attached.
1 Year of Free Coaching
Ongoing business coaching for a full year after graduation to keep you on track.
Free Marketing Software — 1 Year
Access to professional social media and brand management tools at no cost.
AI Tools Training
Learn how to harness AI to run your business smarter, faster, and more efficiently.
Funding Application Training
Learn to write and structure a business plan that qualifies you for grants and SBA loans.
Veteran Business Network
Ongoing access to a growing network of veteran entrepreneurs, mentors, and resources.
Growth Strategy Training
Practical application of proven business growth strategies — real-world tactics, not theory.
$3,500
Startup funding for every graduate
12 wks
From basics to launch-ready
1 yr
Free coaching & software access
$0
Cost to qualifying veterans
"
Our veterans have earned our help. We believe single parent veterans deserve the tools, the knowledge, and the support to build the life they fought for.
Jim Hendley  ·  Executive Director, Veteran Parent Project
How It Works

Your path from
application to launch.

We've made the process straightforward. Here's exactly how VPP works from the moment you apply to the day you open your doors.

1
Step One
Apply & Get Accepted

Submit your application through our website. Our team reviews applications on a rolling basis. Qualifying single parent veterans are accepted into the next available cohort — limited to 15 students per cohort to ensure a personalized experience.

2
Step Two
Start Your 3-Month Program

Join your cohort and begin the curriculum — business foundations, growth strategy, and pre-launch execution. Work alongside 14 other veteran entrepreneurs, share your progress, and build your plan with real peer feedback.

3
Step Three
Build Your Business Tools

During the program, your custom website is built for you, your marketing toolkit is set up, and your business plan is developed — so that on graduation day, you're not starting from zero. You're starting from ready.

4
Step Four
Graduate & Launch

Walk away with your $3,500 in startup funding, a fully functioning website, a year of free coaching, free marketing software access, and a network of fellow veteran business owners behind you. You're ready to launch.

Apply Today — It's Free

You served your country.
Now build your future.

You have the discipline, the resilience, and the drive. We have the curriculum, the funding, and the network. Together, we'll get your business launched — and your family on solid ground.

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Free to qualifying single parent veterans · NC-based