Grants for Veterans & Veteran-Owned Businesses

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Veterans Business Outreach Centers nationwide

$20K

Max Warrior Rising startup grant

$1M+

SBA annual investment in veteran entrepreneur resources

Grant Funding for Veterans

Veteran-owned businesses and veteran service organizations have access to a growing ecosystem of grant funding, technical assistance, and federal contracting opportunities. The SBA operates 22 Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOCs) nationwide, providing free counseling, training, and mentoring to veteran entrepreneurs.

Warrior Rising provides up to $20,000 in startup grants plus free business training through its Warrior Academy. The SBA VBOC program receives over $1 million in annual funding to expand veteran entrepreneur resources.

Federal Contracting

Beyond direct grants, veteran-owned businesses can access significant federal contracting opportunities through the Veteran Small Business Certification program, which provides access to set-aside contracts across federal agencies.

Private & Nonprofit Programs

Programs like Hiring Our Heroes offer $10,000-$25,000 small business grants per cycle, while NASE provides $4,000 quarterly grants to self-employed veteran members. These complement federal resources with accessible, quick-turnaround funding.

Warrior Rising

Up to $20,000 in startup grants plus free 8-week Warrior Academy business training. Warrior University advanced program at no cost to veteran participants.

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SBA Veterans Business Outreach Centers

22 centers nationwide providing free counseling, training, and mentoring. Over $1 million in annual funding with individual center awards up to $400,000.

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Veteran Small Business Certification

Federal contracting certification providing access to government set-aside contracts. A powerful pathway to significant revenue beyond traditional grants.

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Essential Resources

SBA

SBA Veteran-Owned Businesses Comprehensive veteran business resources and programs
OVBD

Office of Veterans Business Development Federal point of contact for veteran business support
FED

Grants.gov Federal grants for veteran services and programs

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for veteran-owned businesses?

Veterans can access startup grants from Warrior Rising (up to $20K), Hiring Our Heroes ($10K-$25K), NASE quarterly grants ($4K), and SBA VBOC programs. Federal contracting set-asides also represent significant opportunities.

How do I get certified as a veteran-owned business?

Apply through the SBA's Veteran Small Business Certification portal at veterans.certify.sba.gov. Certification provides access to federal set-aside contracts and preferential treatment in government procurement.

What free resources are available for veteran entrepreneurs?

SBA operates 22 Veterans Business Outreach Centers offering free counseling, training, and mentoring. Warrior Rising provides free Warrior Academy business training for veteran entrepreneurs.

How can OpenGrants help veterans find funding?

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