Last updated June 11, 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.
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.
IEDA Targeted Small Business Program Geographic Scope: Iowa Focus Areas: Business startup and growth assistance for underrepresented entrepreneurs Eligibility: - Women entrepreneurs - Individuals…
International Trade Cohort (ITC) Overview: A four-month program designed to support veteran women looking to expand into global markets. Program Details - Duration: 4 months - Funding: Up to $10,000…
Leo A. Seigel – Dr. Philip Shapiro Education Grants Geographic Scope: New Jersey only Purpose: Awards education grants to graduating high school seniors from public or private high schools in New…
Life by Design Health/Wellness & Personal Development Coaching Program Overview: A health, wellness, and personal development coaching program for women veteran and female military spouse…
Military Personnel and Veteran-owned Small Business Loan Program (MPVSBLP) MPVSBLP provides no interest loans of up to $50,000, from one to eight years, for businesses owned by military reservists,…
Military Spouse and Caregiver Scholarships Funder: Hope For The Warriors Geographic Scope: National (United States) Program Overview: Since 2006, Hope For The Warriors has awarded Military Spouse and…
Minority Business Funding Program Status: Future program (pilot expected to launch within the next 12 months as of page publication) Overview: NIVF will provide seed funding for an annual cohort of…
New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program (NJMVP) Status: Active, ongoing (announced May 2023 with expanded funding) Geographic Scope: New Jersey Program Overview: State-funded grant program providing…
Next Level Business Transformation (NLBT) Overview: A six-month accelerator program providing structured mentorship and grant funding to selected women veteran entrepreneurs. Program Details -…
Next Level Business Transformation 2 (NLBT2): Fast Track to Contracts Overview: A program designed to help Entrepreneur Women Associated with the Military (EWAM) identify immediate opportunities to…
NJ Women and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Amount: Up to US $1,500,000 Last Updated: September…
Patriot Project Scholarships Overview: The Patriot Project offers scholarships for veterans and their children pursuing chiropractic education. Geographic Scope: United States (Ohio-based…
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Funder: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) / U.S. Department of the Treasury Overview: Forgivable loan program created under the CARES Act to support small…
Promise Loan Program Program Type: Loan program for economic development projects Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Administrator: Southwest Initiative…
Raytheon Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Raytheon Charitable Foundation Last Updated: September 10, 2024 Summary Raytheon Technologies, through its Connect Up initiative, fosters transformative social…
Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Status: Federal grant program administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Geographic Scope: United States Background: Established through the…
SBIR/STTR Matching Fund Overview: A strategic initiative developed and administered by LaunchTN to advance the commercialization of technology innovation and job creation across Tennessee. The…
seCTerRise Business Retention & Expansion Program Overview: seCTer administers $4.5 million over five years in business resiliency and sustainability funding for southeastern Connecticut businesses.…
Small Business Start-up Grants Overview: Small Business Start-up Grants were specifically designed for members interested in starting a new contracting business that creates union jobs for…
Stars and Stripes Program Program Type: Free pre-apprenticeship program for transitioning military service members Geographic Scope: Southwest Carpenters Training Center in Santa Maria, California;…
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.
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.
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.