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.
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;…
Start-up Training Resources Inspiring Veteran Entrepreneurship (STRIVE) Status: Active program Geographic Scope: Tennessee (offered in multiple locations including Kingsport and primary ETSU…
Storefront Upfit Grant Funder: Raleigh Civic Ventures (RCV), funded by Duke Energy Foundation Geographic Scope: Downtown Raleigh, NC (specific mapped areas) Purpose: Incentivize and attract new…
Super Bowl LVI Business Connect Funder: Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission, National Football League, Los Angeles Super Bowl Host Committee Status: Past program (deadline was February 23,…
Overview Travelers Foundation Travelers believes that strong communities are sustained by educational and economic opportunities —and we are dedicated to assisting our communities in generating those…
Tourism Regeneration Grant - Veteran-Owned Business Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington Tourism Alliance Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2025 Summary The Tourism Regeneration Grant…