Veteran Entrepreneur Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Submit your application - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis”
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- Veterans who are entrepreneurs or planning to start a business
- Military community members with business ventures
Overview
Geographic Scope: United States, with recent expansion to Bentonville, Arkansas
Program Type: Intensive 3-day training program and incubator/accelerator for veteran entrepreneurs
Focus Areas:
- Business development for veteran entrepreneurs
- Cutting-edge business strategies and best practices
- Mentorship and expert guidance
- Networking with fellow veteran entrepreneurs
- Business growth and sustainability
Eligibility:
- Veterans who are entrepreneurs or planning to start a business
- Military community members with business ventures
What They Fund:
- Free intensive 3-day training program
- Expert mentorship from seasoned entrepreneurs
- Networking events and community building
- Business resources and tools
- No equity taken in businesses
Program Components:
- Hands-on workshops
- Expert mentorship and personalized guidance
- Networking with veteran entrepreneurs and key stakeholders
- Exclusive tools, resources, and business support
Key Details:
- Cost to participants: Free of charge
- Equity: No equity taken in participating businesses
- Format: Intensive 3-day cohort-based program
- Recent cohort: September 25-27 in Bentonville, Arkansas
- Spaces: Limited; early application encouraged
- Contact: joaquin.goquiolay@penfed.org (for application confirmation issues)
Background:
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.
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Visit the application portal - Click the "Apply Now" button on the program page
- Complete the online application form
- Submit your application - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
- Confirmation: You should receive a confirmation email after submission
- If no confirmation received: Contact joaquin.goquiolay@penfed.org
Application Notes
- Spaces are limited
- Early application is encouraged
- No specific application materials listed in provided content
What The Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 40
- Total given
- $1.02M
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $7,500–$50K
- By dollars: Virginia 24%, Texas 13%, Montana 10%. Top recipient cities: Bozeman, MT; Houston, TX; Arlington, VA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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$50K
Smart Heroes Foundation · Falls Church, VA
Ongoing charitable support
$50K
The Commit Foundation · Bozeman, MT
Ongoing charitable support
$50K
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Fields of Work
- Veteran businesses
- Startups
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