Grants for Veteran Owned Businesses
Last updated October 20, 2026
Grantable tracks 48 active grants for veteran owned businesses in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 2 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 23 list an award amount, with a median of $50K.
- Grants tracked
- 48
- from 39 funders
- Median award
- $50K
- middle half $15K–$375K
- Total listed funding
- $22.3M
- across 23 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 7
- 0 with a published date
On this page: State Foundation · Updated daily
Find the grants for veteran-owned businesses matched to your org
Free, no account to start — Grantable's AI ranks all 48 on mission, geography, and award size in a few minutes.
| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Business Growth & Access to Capital (BGAC) Loan Fund Veteran Womens Enterprise Center · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $10K A partnership between the Veteran Women's Enterprise Center (VWEC) and PeopleFund to support business growth and access to capital for women veteran and female military spouse entrepreneurs. | |
| Military Personnel and Veteran-owned Small Business Loan Program (MPVSBLP) Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies MPVSBLP provides no interest loans of up to $100,000, from one to eight years, for businesses owned by military reservists, veterans, National Guard personnel and for small businesses that employ or are owned by such persons. | |
| Stars and Stripes Pre-Apprenticeship Program Western States Regional Council of Carpenters · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| GK Fund Grant Support Program GK Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K | |
| Promise Loan Program Southwest Initiative Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies | |
| NJ Women and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Grant Program New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.5M The NJ Women and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Grant Program aims to eliminate economic barriers for women and minority veterans by providing essential training and support for employment in construction trades. | |
| New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program (NJMVP) New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program Incorporated · Foundation Rolling · Up to $250K State-funded grant program providing equipment vouchers to New Jersey manufacturers to help offset the cost of purchasing and installing new or used advanced manufacturing equipment. | |
| Beyond Open Grants: Make Bold Moves Foundation for the Carolinas · Foundation Not published · $10K – $150K The Beyond Open Grants program aims to enhance economic mobility in Charlotte by providing financial support to diverse-owned small businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and persons with… | |
| Start-up Training Resources Inspiring Veteran Entrepreneurship (STRIVE) East Tennessee State University · Foundation Not published · Varies An eight-week intensive course designed to assist veterans through all stages of business development, whether they have a business idea, are in early-stage development, or have an established business looking to grow. | |
| Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) The Mortgage Capital Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $5M – $10M Eligible Expenses (Feb 15, 2020 - Dec 31, 2021): | |
| Leo A. Seigel – Dr. Philip Shapiro Education Grants (New Jersey) Jewish War Veterans of the United States · Foundation Not published · Varies Awards education grants to graduating high school seniors from public or private high schools in New Jersey | |
| Patriot Project Scholarships Patriot Project · Foundation Not published · $25K The Patriot Project offers scholarships for veterans and their children pursuing chiropractic education. | |
| Development Strategy Group (DSG) Veteran Womens Enterprise Center · Foundation Not published · Varies A four-month business strategy and financial planning program providing grants and potential matched funding to help businesses implement their growth plans. | |
| IEDA Targeted Small Business Program West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| Business Certification Program Advantage Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Advantage Valley has launched a program to help entrepreneurs obtain the business certification needed to grow their company. | |
| ALX B2B Grant Program (Alexandria Back to Business) Alexandria Economic Development Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K Emergency relief grant program designed to support Alexandria small businesses affected by COVID-19. A total of $3.5 million was distributed to 309 qualifying small businesses in the first round. | |
| Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program (EELP) Raedi Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $150K The Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program provides loan capital for businesses owned and operated by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color), low-income persons, women, veterans, and/or persons with disabilities. | |
| Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs · State Not published · Varies A unit of the Executive Department, the Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs connects members of the small, minority, women, and veteran vendor communities to greater economic opportunities. | |
| Hire Our Veterans Tax Credit Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies Program provides a State income tax credit to small businesses for hiring qualified veterans, providing up to $1,800 per eligible veteran hired in their first year. | |
| California Relief Grant Program Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The California Relief Grant Program awards direct grants to small businesses impacted by the pandemic. Award amounts are based on each business's annual revenue as documented in the business's most recent tax return. | |
| Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) - Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Grant Pathway Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) offers grants for Combined Heat and Power (CHP) projects in Delaware, supporting non-residential facilities in enhancing energy efficiency. | |
| Veteran Entrepreneur Program The Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The program is designed to support and empower veterans navigating the entrepreneurial landscape by connecting them with resources, mentorship, and a community of like-minded veteran entrepreneurs. | |
| AMVETS + WD-40 Company Veteran Scholarship (Skilled Trades) Amvets (American Veterans) · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarships offered (in partnership with WD-40 Company) for the Construction Skilled Trades industries, to help veterans enter or advance careers in the skilled trades. | |
| Next Level Business Transformation (NLBT) Veteran Womens Enterprise Center · Foundation Not published · $10K A six-month accelerator program providing structured mentorship and grant funding to selected women veteran entrepreneurs. |
Showing 1–24 of 48
Grants for veteran owned businesses by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 7 15%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 15 31%
- No deadline published
- 26 54%
Funders with the most active grants for veteran owned businesses
- Veteran Womens Enterprise Center 7 active
- Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) 2 active
- Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs 2 active
- Maryland Department of Commerce 2 active
39 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 48 active grants for veteran owned businesses (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 20, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum.
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.
Related grant categories
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for veteran owned businesses award?
Of the 48 grants for veteran owned businesses Grantable lists as of October 20, 2026, 23 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $50K, and the middle half fall between $15K and $375K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for veteran owned businesses?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are Veteran Womens Enterprise Center (7), Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) (2), Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs (2), and Maryland Department of Commerce (2). In all, 39 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for veteran owned businesses due?
Of 48 grants listed, 7 accept applications on a rolling basis, 15 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 26 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
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.
Get a shortlist of grants for veteran-owned businesses built for your organization
Tell Grantable's AI about your nonprofit and it ranks these grants on mission, geography, and award fit — then emails you a personalized shortlist with the reasoning for each. Free, no account to start.
Find my grants — emailed to meHere's the math on clicking through this list.
You, clicking into all 24 grants
~2.8 hrs
at ~7 min per grant profile
Your agents, the same 24
~1 min
every profile evaluated and scored, with reasoning
Grants for Veteran-Owned Businesses: let your agents sort the fits.