Grants for Veterans | a resource guide for Veterans looking for business grants

This article is a compilation of grant opportunities for Veterans who operate or are looking to create a business and need a grant. 

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These are programs/training that provides information and connections to facilitate opportunities for grants. 

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This is a website that lists hundreds of grant opportunities for Veterans and sorts them by state and breaks down the application requirements and selection processes:

https://freegrantsforveterans.org/ 

This website lets you search for grant opportunities:

https://www.grantwatch.com/cat/38/veterans-grants.html

StreetShares Foundation

StreetShares Foundation was established with veteran entrepreneurs in mind. Apart from offering lines of credit, term loans, and government-contract financing to cover the cost of payroll and equipment before invoices are paid. This year, they awarded $15,000 after an application period to a veteran-owned small business. Keep an eye on them for future reward opportunities and check out their current financing options.

https://streetsharesfoundation.org/

Hivers and Strivers Angel Fund

Hivers and Strivers is an angel fund looking to assist military academy graduates with their startups. Their investments range from $250,000 to $1 million per round, and they may syndicate with other groups for larger investments. If you’re a graduate of one of the military academies and have a small business idea, you can make your submission on their website.

https://www.hiversandstrivers.com/

Nav’s Small Business Grant

Nav understands the challenges of starting, financing, and running a small business. To give small business owners a lift, Nav recently launched the $10,000 “Legitify Your Small Business” grant. While you don’t have to be a veteran to apply, we’d love to hear about your small business. Keep an eye out for the next application round to open, and check your business and personal credit score for free with Nav.

https://www.nav.com/business-grant-contest/