Grants for Veteran Owned Businesses

Last updated August 15, 2026

There are currently 48 active grants for veteran-owned businesses in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarships	Hope For The Warriors	September 30, 2026	$2K – $3K
Foundation	Business Growth & Access to Capital (BGAC) Loan Fund	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	$3K – $10K
State	Military Personnel and Veteran-owned Small Business Loan Program (MPVSBLP)	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Stars and Stripes Pre-Apprenticeship Program	Western States Regional Council of Carpenters	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	GK Fund Grant Support Program	Gk Fund Inc	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Promise Loan Program	Southwest Initiative Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	NJ Women and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Grant Program	New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development	Rolling	Up to $1.5M
Foundation	New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program (NJMVP)	New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Beyond Open Grants: Make Bold Moves	Foundation for the Carolinas	Rolling	$10K – $150K
Foundation	Start-up Training Resources Inspiring Veteran Entrepreneurship (STRIVE)	East Tennessee State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF)	The Mortgage Capital Development	Rolling	$5M – $10M
Foundation	Leo A. Seigel – Dr. Philip Shapiro Education Grants (New Jersey)	Jewish War Veterans of the United States	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Patriot Project Scholarships	Patriot Project	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Development Strategy Group (DSG)	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	IEDA Targeted Small Business Program	West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Business Certification Program	Advantage Valley Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ALX B2B Grant Program (Alexandria Back to Business)	Alexandria Economic Development	Rolling	$10K – $20K
Foundation	Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program (EELP)	Raedi Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $150K
State	Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs	Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs	Rolling	Varies
State	Hire Our Veterans Tax Credit	Maryland Department of Commerce	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	California Relief Grant Program	Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Foundation	Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) - Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Grant Pathway	Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Veteran Entrepreneur Program	The Pentagon Federal Credit Union	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Next Level Business Transformation (NLBT)	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	$10K

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About grants for veteran-owned businesses

Veteran-owned businesses benefit from dedicated grant programs, government contract preferences, and a strong support ecosystem. The SBA, VA, and DOD all offer programs for veteran entrepreneurs, while foundations and corporate partners provide additional non-dilutive funding.

Grants for Veteran-Owned Businesses by state

Browse grants for veteran-owned businesses available to organizations in 1 states.

Grants for Veteran-Owned Businesses in Maryland 4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What advantages do veteran-owned businesses have for grants?

Veterans qualify for SDVOSB set-aside contracts, SBA Boots to Business training, Veteran Business Outreach Centers, and specific grant programs from foundations like the StreetShares Foundation and Hivers & Strivers. Many grant programs give preference to veteran applicants.

Do military spouses qualify for veteran business grants?

Some programs specifically include military spouses. The SBA's Boots to Business REBOOT serves spouses, and programs like the Rosie Network and Blue Star Families support military spouse entrepreneurship. However, most SDVOSB-specific benefits require the veteran to be the primary owner.

How do I get SDVOSB certification?

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification is now managed by the SBA (previously VA). Apply through the SBA's VetCert portal. You need to demonstrate service-connected disability, 51%+ ownership by the veteran, and daily management control. Certification opens access to government contract set-asides and many grant programs.

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