The Veterans Employment and Entrepreneurship Grant Program is administered under the authority of state law. There are no existing or proposed federal regulations that address the activities to be regulated by the rule.
Comparison with rules in adjacent states
In reviewing the statutes, rules and websites of veterans departments of adjacent states revealed no similar grant program
Summary of factual data and analytical methodologies
The Department analyzed the grant processes of state agencies experienced in the administration of grants and used those processes as a foundation for the rule and application procedures.
Analysis and supporting documents used to determine effect on small business or in preparation of economic impact report
There is no anticipated impact on small businesses.
Fiscal Estimate
This rule will have no fiscal impact on small businesses. The program described by this rule may provide funds to some small businesses. It requires the completion of an application if the business wishes to receive grant funds, but imposes no duty on businesses not wishing to apply for the grant funds.
Effect on small business
There is no anticipated impact on small businesses.
Comments and opinions prepared by the Board of Veterans Affairs under s. 45.03(2m), Stats.: The Board members unanimously voted to approve adopting the proposed language to Chapter VA 2.08, the Employment and Entrepreneurship Program, and offered no comments. Agency contact person
