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Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grant Program (FedEx Founder's Fund)

Annual grant program awarding four $10,000 grants and one $25,000 grant to veteran- and military spouse-owned small businesses nationwide, including Iowa applicants, to support business growth; applications typically open in the fall.

About this program

Visit the program website for full details.

Eligibility

For-profit small businesses with 3–20 employees that are majority-owned by a veteran or military spouse, demonstrating financial need or located in economically distressed areas.

Requirements

  • For-profit business with 3 to 20 employees
  • Majority-owned by a veteran or military spouse
  • Demonstrate financial need or location in an economically distressed area