Active Military and Military Spouses funding

Grants for Active Military and Military Spouses 2026

Browse open grant programs for active-duty service members and military spouses in 2026, sorted by award size, with deadlines and eligibility at a glance.

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Programs built around the realities of military life: relocation, deployment, and portable businesses.

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296

Average award

$774,978

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Navy Federal Credit Union Business Solutions

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Navy Federal Credit Union

Award Amount

$5,000,000

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SBA Veterans Advantage (7(a) and Express Fee Relief)

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U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

$5,000,000

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SBA Veterans Advantage — Reduced Loan Fees for Active Military & Guard/Reserve

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U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

$5,000,000

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Browse open grant programs for active-duty service members and military spouses in 2026, sorted by award size, with deadlines and eligibility at a glance. Use this page as your shortlist, then jump into the intake wizard so Forrest can narrow the list to the programs you are most likely to win.

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Navy Federal Credit Union Business Solutions

Grantor

Navy Federal Credit Union

Award Amount

$5,000,000

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SBA Veterans Advantage (7(a) and Express Fee Relief)

Grantor

U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

$5,000,000

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SBA Veterans Advantage — Reduced Loan Fees for Active Military & Guard/Reserve

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U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

$5,000,000

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SBA Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan

Grantor

U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

$2,000,000

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Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan

Grantor

U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

$2,000,000

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SBA Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan (MREIDL) – Vermont

Grantor

U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

$2,000,000

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SBA Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan (MREIDL) — Missouri

Grantor

U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

$2,000,000

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SBA Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan (MREIDL) – Utah

Grantor

U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

$2,000,000

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SBA Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan (MREIDL) — Mississippi

Grantor

U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

$2,000,000

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SBA Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan (MREIDL) — Minnesota

Grantor

U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

$2,000,000

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LendTN – Fund Tennessee SSBCI Loan Program (Active Military / SEDI)

Grantor

Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development / Fund Tennessee

Award Amount

$1,500,000

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SBA Veterans Advantage – Express Loan (Active Duty Eligible)

Grantor

U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

$500,000

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SBA Veterans Advantage – Express Loan (Active Duty Eligible, Texas)

Grantor

U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

$500,000

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SBA Veterans Advantage — Reduced Loan Fees for Missouri Active Military

Grantor

U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

$500,000

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SBA Veterans Advantage – Express Loan Program

Grantor

U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

$500,000

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SBA Veterans Advantage Express Loan – Utah Active Military

Grantor

U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

$500,000

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SBA Veterans Advantage — Reduced Loan Fees for Mississippi Active Military

Grantor

U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

$500,000

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SBA Veterans Advantage – Express Loan Program (Texas)

Grantor

U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

$500,000

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MNRolling

SBA Veterans Advantage — Reduced Loan Fees for Active Military in MN

Grantor

U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

$500,000

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Veteran and Military Spouse Business Accelerator

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Veteran Loan Fund

Award Amount

$350,000

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DreamSpring Veteran and Military Spouse Business Accelerator Partnership

Grantor

DreamSpring

Award Amount

$350,000

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Warrior Rising Business Showers

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Warrior Rising

Award Amount

$150,000

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VetFran Veteran Franchise Incentives

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International Franchise Association Foundation

Award Amount

$50,000

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Dog Tag Inc. Fellowship Program

Grantor

Dog Tag Inc.

Award Amount

$25,000

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Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grant Program

Grantor

Hiring Our Heroes / U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (FedEx Founder's Fund)

Award Amount

$25,000

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

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Hiring Our Heroes / U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (powered by FedEx Founder's Fund)

Award Amount

$25,000

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Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grant Program – Massachusetts

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Hiring Our Heroes / U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Award Amount

$25,000

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Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grant Program – Maryland

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Hiring Our Heroes / U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Award Amount

$25,000

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Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grants

Grantor

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Award Amount

$25,000

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Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grant

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Award Amount

$25,000

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Second Service Foundation Military Entrepreneur Challenge

Grantor

Second Service Foundation

Award Amount

$15,000

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StreetShares Foundation Veteran Business Award

Grantor

StreetShares Foundation

Award Amount

$15,000

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Military Entrepreneur Challenge (MEC)

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Second Service Foundation

Award Amount

$15,000

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Idaho Veteran or Spouse Shark Tank Pitch Competition

Grantor

Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce

Award Amount

$10,000

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MyCAA Military Spouse Career Advancement Account

Grantor

U.S. Department of Defense

Award Amount

$4,000

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My Career Advancement Account Scholarship

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U.S. Department of Defense Military OneSource

Award Amount

$4,000

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My Career Advancement Account Scholarship for Skilled Trades Credentials

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U.S. Department of Defense Military OneSource

Award Amount

$4,000

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My Career Advancement Account Scholarship for Healthcare Credentials

Grantor

U.S. Department of Defense Military OneSource

Award Amount

$4,000

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National Military Family Association Military Spouse Scholarships

Grantor

National Military Family Association

Award Amount

$2,500

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Points for Patriots SpouseConnect

Grantor

Points for Patriots

Award Amount

$500

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Patriot Boot Camp

Grantor

Patriot Boot Camp

Award Amount

Varies

veteranactive_duty

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Bunker Labs Veteran Entrepreneur Programs

Grantor

D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (Syracuse University)

Award Amount

Varies

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SBA Boots to Business (B2B)

Grantor

U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

Varies

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Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Program

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U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

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Nebraska Enterprise Fund Veterans Business Outreach Center

Grantor

U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

Varies

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Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program (WVETP/V-WISE)

Grantor

U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

Varies

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Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs Membership Program

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Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs

Award Amount

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DAV Patriot Boot Camp

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Disabled American Veterans

Award Amount

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SBA Boots to Business

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U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

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Texas Veterans Commission – Active Duty Military Entrepreneur Support

Grantor

Texas Veterans Commission

Award Amount

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Bunker Labs Veterans in Residence

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D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families

Award Amount

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Air and Space Forces Aid Society Standard Assistance

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Air and Space Forces Aid Society

Award Amount

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Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs Business Resources

Grantor

Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs

Award Amount

Varies

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Boots to Business

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U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

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Operation Homefront Critical Financial Assistance

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Operation Homefront

Award Amount

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Fort Sill Boots to Business TAP Entrepreneurship Track

Grantor

U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

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Military Spouse Entrepreneurship Pathway — SBA & VBOC

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U.S. Small Business Administration / VBOC

Award Amount

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Veterans Business Outreach Center of the Carolinas

Grantor

U.S. Small Business Administration

Award Amount

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Fort Meade MWR Home Based Business (HBB) Program

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U.S. Army, Fort Meade Directorate of Family and MWR / Army Community Service

Award Amount

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Southern California Veterans Business Outreach Center

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SBA Veterans Business Outreach Center Program and SoCal VBOC

Award Amount

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Grants for Active Military and Military Spouses 2026

Funding is hiding in plain sight.

High-intent funding opportunities

Navy Federal Credit Union Business Solutions

SBA Veterans Advantage (7(a) and Express Fee Relief)

SBA Veterans Advantage — Reduced Loan Fees for Active Military & Guard/Reserve

Where to focus first

Navy Federal Credit Union Business Solutions

SBA Veterans Advantage (7(a) and Express Fee Relief)

SBA Veterans Advantage — Reduced Loan Fees for Active Military & Guard/Reserve

SBA Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan

Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan

SBA Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan (MREIDL) – Vermont

SBA Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan (MREIDL) — Missouri

SBA Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan (MREIDL) – Utah

SBA Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan (MREIDL) — Mississippi

SBA Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan (MREIDL) — Minnesota

LendTN – Fund Tennessee SSBCI Loan Program (Active Military / SEDI)

SBA Veterans Advantage – Express Loan (Active Duty Eligible)

SBA Veterans Advantage – Express Loan (Active Duty Eligible, Texas)

SBA Veterans Advantage — Reduced Loan Fees for Missouri Active Military

SBA Veterans Advantage – Express Loan Program

SBA Veterans Advantage Express Loan – Utah Active Military

SBA Veterans Advantage — Reduced Loan Fees for Mississippi Active Military

SBA Veterans Advantage – Express Loan Program (Texas)

SBA Veterans Advantage — Reduced Loan Fees for Active Military in MN

Veteran and Military Spouse Business Accelerator

DreamSpring Veteran and Military Spouse Business Accelerator Partnership

Warrior Rising Business Showers

VetFran Veteran Franchise Incentives

Dog Tag Inc. Fellowship Program

Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grant Program

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

Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grant Program – Massachusetts

Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grant Program – Maryland

Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grants

Hiring Our Heroes Small Business Grant

Second Service Foundation Military Entrepreneur Challenge

StreetShares Foundation Veteran Business Award

Military Entrepreneur Challenge (MEC)

Idaho Veteran or Spouse Shark Tank Pitch Competition

MyCAA Military Spouse Career Advancement Account

My Career Advancement Account Scholarship

My Career Advancement Account Scholarship for Skilled Trades Credentials

My Career Advancement Account Scholarship for Healthcare Credentials

National Military Family Association Military Spouse Scholarships

Points for Patriots SpouseConnect

Patriot Boot Camp

Bunker Labs Veteran Entrepreneur Programs

SBA Boots to Business (B2B)

Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Program

Nebraska Enterprise Fund Veterans Business Outreach Center

Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program (WVETP/V-WISE)

Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs Membership Program

DAV Patriot Boot Camp

SBA Boots to Business

Texas Veterans Commission – Active Duty Military Entrepreneur Support

Bunker Labs Veterans in Residence

Air and Space Forces Aid Society Standard Assistance

Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs Business Resources

Boots to Business

Operation Homefront Critical Financial Assistance

Fort Sill Boots to Business TAP Entrepreneurship Track

Military Spouse Entrepreneurship Pathway — SBA & VBOC

Veterans Business Outreach Center of the Carolinas

Fort Meade MWR Home Based Business (HBB) Program

Southern California Veterans Business Outreach Center

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