SpouseConnect
Connecting milspouse entrepreneurs with opportunity.
Do you have a product-based business you are eager to scale?
SpouseConnect offers $500 microgrants along with personal and professional development. Apply below!
Military-civilian divide affecting spouses.
35%
…of military spouses work in states requiring licensure but move every 2-3 years.
3x
…higher unemployment among military spouses than the civilian rate.
38%
…lower pay among active duty military spouses than civilian spouses.
50
Military bases are on average 50 miles away from urban job centers.
Entrepreneurship is an answer.
We are here to flip the script. Together.
Here’s how SpouseConnect works
Step 1: Apply
We ask military spouses to fill out our application to boost their business with $500 and world-class support from dedicated, experienced, and caring coaches.
Step 2: Accept
SpouseConnect Fellows receive $500 towards their business then join us for six months of ‘SC Summits’ for wellness, connectedness, and entrepreneurship.
Step 3: Excel
SpouseConnect Fellows join us for monthly, 75-minute Zoom sessions; we practice wellness (yoga), connectedness (networking), and entrepreneurship (shoptalk). Fellows launch, grow, and scale their business.
Here’s How SpouseConnect Fellows Win
1) Cash Funding
Upon a successful written application and interview, SpouseConnect Fellows receive a $500 Zelle transfer payment to use at their discretion. All Fellows must sell their goods or services on the Spouse-ly platform (think Etsy, Amazon, and Angi for military spouses). We hope to play a small role in your growth and to help you excel on military friendly platforms like Spouse-ly (think Etsy for milspouses).
2) Launching & Growing your Business
World-class coaches, guest speakers, and spouses work with you on creating, launching, and scaling your entrepreneurial ambitions. All spouses are also afforded networking tips and job search assistance, starting with a fundamental question: what inspires you?
3) Applying to Other MilSpouse Programs
Interested in joining Hiring Our Heroes or Bunker Labs as a military spouse but need some assistance applying? Need assistance navigating the vast resources out there? Looking to take advantage of opportunities specially designed for military families? We are here to help!
Testimonials
“To be honest I was nervous to share the new art that I’ve created. Not knowing how people will react since it was a bit outside my comfort zone. Trying to find something that would represent something bigger. But so far it’s been super positive. I had a veteran dad come up to me to chat about the recent postcard I created. He loved it and wanted to share the card with his daughter who is pursuing art. I have so much gratitude towards you guys. Thank you for giving me the confidence to step outside the box. Forever grateful!”
Please see application below! Application is now open for fall 2025!
Our Patriotic Vision
To offer our wellness, connectedness, and social entrepreneurship programs in all 50 states, supporting military families and young people from coast to coast.