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Small Business Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (Hiring Our Heroes), supported by the FedEx Founder’s Fund. This program awards one-time cash grants to small businesses owned by veterans and military spouses to help support growth and local community impact. Four businesses receive $10,000 and one grand prize winner receives $25,000.
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Small Business Grant Program - Hiring Our Heroes Veterans & Military Spouses Small Business Grant Program Hiring Our Heroes’ Small Business Grant Program will award five small businesses owned by veterans and/or military spouses with a one-time $10,000 or $25,000 grant to grow and support their businesses.
Let us help you achieve your dream Hiring Our Heroes’ Small Business Grant Program will honor the achievements of veteran- and military spouse-owned small businesses, highlighting their impact and contributions to local communities and America’s economic growth.
The program will award five such businesses with a one-time cash grant to be used to grow and support their business–four businesses will receive a $10,000 grant, and one business will receive a $25,000 grant. This program was made possible through the generosity of the FedEx Founder’s Fund, part of the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis. Award program applications must be submitted by December 15, 2026.
See complete rules for full eligibility details. Applicants must be a legal resident of and currently reside in the contiguous 48 states, Alaska and/or Hawaii. Eligible small businesses must be a for-profit business owned by a veteran or military spouse (at least 51% or more ownership) with 3 to 20 employees including the owner(s), all full or part-time employees, and independent (1099) contractors.
Eligible small businesses must have less than $5 million in annual revenue and must be located in an economically vulnerable community or otherwise demonstrate financial need brought on by hardship beyond the owner’s control. 2026 Small Business Award Winners Discover how these entrepreneurs built their businesses and how they’re using their awards to grow and strengthen them.
Related : Celebrating Military-Connected Small Business Owners This Program is Made Possible by Our Sponsors Learn more about HOH programs and resources for businesses of all sizes.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit small businesses owned by a veteran or military spouse (at least 51% ownership) with 3 to 20 employees (including owners and contractors) and less than $5 million in annual revenue, located in the US. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 (x4) and $25,000 (x1). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Small Business Grant Program are due December 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Small Business Grant Program is funded by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (Hiring Our Heroes), supported by the FedEx Founder’s Fund. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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