Grants for Veteran Owned Businesses

Last updated August 16, 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	ALATEC Corporate Care Fund	Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	VOLT Fund (Video Lottery Terminal Fund)	Anne Arundel Economic Development	Rolling	$25K – $500K
Foundation	HVADC Agribusiness Loan Fund	Hudson Valley Agri-business Development	Rolling	$25K – $1M
Foundation	International Trade Cohort (ITC)	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	Up to $10K
State	Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) Program	Governor's Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	seCTerRise Business Retention & Expansion Program	Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	Super Bowl LVI Business Connect	Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Entrepreneur Expansion Initiative (EEI)	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Energy Efficiency Investment Fund (EIFF) - Custom Pathway Grants	Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)	Multi-Ethnic Business Association	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund	Farmer Veteran Coalition	Rolling	$1K – $5K
Foundation	Life by Design Health/Wellness & Personal Development Coaching Program	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Thriving Neighborhoods Grant	Travelers Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Carol Clarke Smith Scholarship for Veteran Spouses Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SBIR/STTR Matching Fund	Tennessee Technology Development Corp	Rolling	$7M
Foundation	Tourism Regeneration Grant - Veteran-Owned Business	Washington Tourism Alliance	Rolling	Up to $40K
Foundation	Hope4Heroes	Military Warriors Support Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Small Business Start-up Grants	Carpenter Contractor Trust	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Next Level Business Transformation 2 (NLBT2): Fast Track to Contracts	Veteran Womens Enterprise Center	Rolling	$900
Foundation	Raytheon Grants	Raytheon Charitable Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Energy Efficiency and Clean Technology Training (PON 3981) Grant	New York State Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)	Rolling	Up to $1M
Foundation	Minority Business Funding (Future Program)	National Independent Venue Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WCI: Promise Act Grant	West Central Initiative	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	Hivers and Strivers Capital	Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland	Rolling	Varies

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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.

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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