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Grants for Veterans and Veteran-Owned Businesses

Veterans and veteran-owned businesses have access to dedicated grant programs through the VA, SBA, and private foundations. From startup funding for veteran entrepreneurs to grants supporting veteran services and transition programs, these opportunities recognize the unique skills and needs of those who served.

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Grant NameFunderAmountDeadline
Tribal Colleges and Universities ProgramU.S. National Science FoundationVariesApr 1, 2026
Pilot Program to Increase Research Capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority-Serving InstitutionsDept of the Army -- Materiel CommandVariesApr 10, 2026
Field Initiated Projects Program: Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI) -ResearchAdministration for Community LivingVariesApr 13, 2026
Field Initiated Projects Program: Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI) - DevelopmentAdministration for Community LivingVariesApr 13, 2026
Awards for Faculty at HBCUsNational Endowment for the HumanitiesVariesApr 22, 2026
NSF's Eddie Bernice Johnson Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES) InitiativeU.S. National Science FoundationVariesMay 12, 2026
MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTIONS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (MSIPP) CONSORTIA GRANT PROGRAM (CGP)NNSAVariesJun 15, 2026
Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance ProgramRural Business-Cooperative Service VariesJun 30, 2026
Rural Microentrepreneur Program(RMAP)Rural Business-Cooperative Service VariesJun 30, 2026
**ACCEPTANCE OF WHITE PAPERS IS SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE** Defense Production Act Title III Expansion of Domestic Production Capability and Capacity - Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA)DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE RESEARCH LABORATORY.FA8650 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL/PZLVariesJul 12, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions: Grants for Veterans

What grants are available specifically for veterans?
The SBA offers grants through the SBIR/STTR programs with set-asides for veteran-owned businesses. The VA funds veteran service organizations and transition programs. Private foundations like the Bob Woodruff Foundation and Gary Sinise Foundation provide direct grants. State programs for veteran entrepreneurs are also available in most states.
Can veteran-owned businesses get special grant consideration?
Yes. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) receive set-aside contracts and preferential treatment in federal procurement. Many state and local programs also prioritize veteran-owned businesses for economic development grants.
Are there grants for veteran nonprofits?
Yes. Organizations serving veterans can access VA grants for homeless veterans, transition assistance, mental health services, and community support. The Dept. of Labor funds veteran employment programs. Many foundations focus specifically on veteran causes.

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