100% Disabled Veteran status is not just personal—it’s a legal, operational, and financial asset to:

  • Secure government funding

  • Gain sponsorship & nonprofit backing

  • Prevent competition via sole-source contracting

  • Strengthen your case for exclusive festival permits as a veteran founder with federal rights

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Veteran Business Designations & Strategic Business Benefits

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Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

  • Federal Set-Asides: Access to over $16B annually in federal contracts specifically set aside for SDVOSBs

  • Agency Focus: VA, DoD, HUD, GSA, and FEMA frequently prioritize veteran-owned vendors

  • Certifications: Register on SBA’s VetCert portal to be officially recognized

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Veterans First Contracting Program (VA-Specific)

  • VA gives absolute contracting priority to SDVOSBs and VOSBs under Public Law 109-461

  • Can apply as both a festival organizer and vendor partner (security, entertainment, printing, etc.)

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Nonprofit Support & Education Grants (Orange Crush University)

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Veteran Education Program Grants

  • Eligible as a veteran-founded nonprofit with an educational mission

  • Orange Crush University & CRUSH Coin financial literacy programs, mental health workshops, HBCU training tours

  • Boots to Business program participant/partners

  • VA Education Department & state veteran education grants

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VA Specially Adapted Housing / Property Support

  • If you’re ever planning CRUSH HQs or permanent venue structures, the SAH Grant can help

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State of Georgia Veteran-Specific Benefits

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License & Tax Relief

  • Vehicle Tax Exemption, Free License Plates, and Business Tax Breaks

  • You may be eligible to waive certain permit and business licensing fees at the state or county level

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Georgia State Procurement Preference

  • Georgia gives procurement points and preference to SDVOSBs for state and city contracts, including events and tourism

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Brand & Media Benefits

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Veteran-Owned Branding Boost

  • Use the “Certified Veteran-Owned Business” logo on:

    • CRUSH Festival merch

    • Grant and sponsorship proposals

    • Websites and flyers

    • Government contract bids

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Public Relations / Media Spotlight

  • Many news outlets, city partners, and corporations prioritize disabled veteran stories

  • Can amplify your narrative and festival’s mission for national recognition & brand protection

Veteran Business Outreach Centers (VBOC)

  • Georgia VBOC offers one-on-one mentorship, pitch training, SBA loan help, and event planning support

  • Connect: Local SBDC or SBA Veteran Outreach in your state

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“It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.”

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