Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grant Program
Hiring Our Heroes, a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation program supported by the FedEx Founder's Fund, awards one-time cash grants to five veteran- or military spouse-owned small businesses each year: four grants of $10,000 and one $25,000 grand prize. Offered by US Chamber of Commerce Foundation; awards $10K – $25K; applications due December 15, 2026.
Key Facts
- Funder
- US Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- Award amount
- $10K – $25K
- Deadline
- December 15, 2026
- Geography
- United States
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
Hiring Our Heroes, a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation program supported by the FedEx Founder's Fund, awards one-time cash grants to five veteran- or military spouse-owned small businesses each year: four grants of $10,000 and one $25,000 grand prize. Applicants must own at least 51% of a for-profit business with 3 to 20 workers and under $5 million in annual revenue, located in an economically vulnerable ZIP code (Distressed Communities Index stress score of 40 or more) or able to show...
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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