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The Rosie Network Service2CEO
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The Rosie Network
Award Amount
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veteranstransitioning_service_members
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Veteran-Owned Business Grants 2026
Browse open grant programs for veteran-owned businesses and veteran entrepreneurs in 2026, sorted by award size, with deadlines and eligibility at a glance.
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Federal, state, and private programs set money aside for veterans who start or grow a business. This page keeps them in one place.
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Browse open grant programs for veteran-owned businesses and veteran entrepreneurs 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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SBA VetCert – VOSB & SDVOSB Federal Certification
Grantor
U.S. Small Business Administration
Award Amount
Varies
veteran_ownedservice_disabled_veteran
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SBA Boots to Business Reboot – Maine (VBOC of New England)
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U.S. Small Business Administration / Veterans Business Outreach Center of New England
Award Amount
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veterantransitioning_service_member
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Rider University Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program
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Rider University Center for Entrepreneurial Studies
Award Amount
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veteransbusiness
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Hivers and Strivers Veteran Entrepreneur Investment
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Hivers and Strivers
Award Amount
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veteran_ownedstartup
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Veterans Business Outreach Center
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U.S. Small Business Administration
Award Amount
Varies
veteran_ownedactive_military
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New Jersey Veteran-Owned and Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Certification
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New Jersey Department of the Treasury Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services
Award Amount
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veteran_owneddisability_owned
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VA OSDBU Veteran Entrepreneur Portal and Business Readiness Training
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
Award Amount
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veteran_ownedservice_disabled_veteran_owned
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Veteran Initiative — Professional Services Procurement Certification
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Louisiana Economic Development (LED)
Award Amount
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veteran ownedsmall business
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NJEDA New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program Veteran-Owned Business Bonus
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New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Award Amount
Varies
veteran_ownedbusiness
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Veterans Chamber of Commerce Business Development Programs
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Veterans Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount
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veteran_ownedbusiness_development
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VETRN Entrepreneur Program
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Veteran Entrepreneurial Training and Resource Network
Award Amount
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veteran_ownedservice_disabled_veteran_owned
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Indiana IVOSB Certification
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Indiana Department of Administration Division of Supplier Diversity
Award Amount
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veteran_ownedstate_contracting
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Veteran Loan Fund
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Veteran Loan Fund
Award Amount
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veteran_ownedcdfi
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VA Office of Small & Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) — Federal Contracting
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Award Amount
Varies
veteran_ownedservice_disabled_veteran
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New Castle County Small Business Enterprise Certification Recognition
Grantor
New Castle County
Award Amount
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veteran_ownedservice_disabled_veteran_owned
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NJEDA New Jersey Zero-Emission Incentive Program Veteran-Owned Business Bonus
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New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Award Amount
Varies
veteran_ownedbusiness
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STRIVE Startup Resources to Inspire Veteran Entrepreneurship
Grantor
Pima Community College
Award Amount
Varies
veteranstransitioning_service_members
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Illinois Tollway Veteran Small Business Program
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Illinois State Toll Highway Authority
Award Amount
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veteran_ownedservice_disabled_veteran_owned
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SBA Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside Program
Grantor
U.S. Small Business Administration
Award Amount
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veteran_ownedservice_disabled_veteran_owned
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Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) — Active Duty & Transitioning Service Members
Grantor
U.S. Small Business Administration via VBOC network
Award Amount
Varies
active_militaryveteran_owned
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Bunker Labs CEOcircle
Grantor
Bunker Labs
Award Amount
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veteranmilitary_spouse
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SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) — Missouri SDVOSB & VOSB
Grantor
U.S. Small Business Administration
Award Amount
Varies
veteran_ownedservice_disabled_veteran_owned
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Alaska Veterans Business Outreach Center
Grantor
Business Impact NW
Award Amount
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veteranservice_member
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Florida Certified Veteran Business Enterprise Procurement Support
Grantor
Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
Award Amount
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veteran_ownedcertified_business_enterprise
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VBOC at Pathway Lending – Veterans Business Outreach Center (Kentucky & Tennessee)
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Pathway Lending / U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA cooperative agreement)
Award Amount
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veteranservice_member
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Big Sky VBOC – Veterans Business Outreach Center (Utah Coverage)
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Big Sky Economic Development Authority / U.S. Small Business Administration
Award Amount
Varies
veteran_ownedutah_eligible
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Rhode Island Veteran Business Enterprise Certification
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Rhode Island Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Award Amount
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veteran_ownedsmall_business
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REI Oklahoma Veteran-Owned Small Business Certification Assistance
Grantor
REI Oklahoma
Award Amount
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veteran_ownedvosb_certification
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Veterans Institute for Procurement
Grantor
Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation
Award Amount
Varies
veteran_ownedservice_disabled_veteran_owned
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Veterans Electrical Entry Program
Grantor
Electrical Training Alliance
Award Amount
Varies
active_militaryveteran_owned
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NJEDA Professional Services Qualification Statement
Grantor
New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Award Amount
Varies
woman_ownedminority_owned
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Nevada SBA Veteran Owned Business Certification
Grantor
Nevada SBA
Award Amount
Varies
veteran_ownednevada_business
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VA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) — Self-Employment for Veterans with Disabilities
Grantor
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Award Amount
Varies
disability_ownedveteran_owned
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Mississippi Veterans Affairs — Small Business Resources for Veterans
Grantor
Mississippi Department of Veterans Affairs
Award Amount
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veteran_owned
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Veterans' Nonprofit Capital Program
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New York State Department of Veterans' Services and Dormitory Authority of the State of New York
Award Amount
Varies
veteransnonprofit
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New Jersey APEX Accelerator
Grantor
New Jersey Institute of Technology Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Award Amount
Varies
woman_ownedminority_owned
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SBA Veteran Small Business Certification (VetCert) – VOSB / SDVOSB
Grantor
U.S. Small Business Administration
Award Amount
Varies
veteran_owned51_percent_veteran_owned
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SCORE — Free Mentoring for Veteran Entrepreneurs (National Network)
Grantor
SCORE Foundation (SBA-funded)
Award Amount
Varies
veteran_owned
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VA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) – Veteran Federal Contracting
Grantor
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Award Amount
Varies
SDVOSBVOSB
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Technical Assistance Program for Underrepresented Businesses
Grantor
Business Oregon
Award Amount
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minority_ownedwomen_owned
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GA VBOC Reboot Entrepreneurship Training
Grantor
Georgia Veterans Business Outreach Center
Award Amount
Varies
veteransentrepreneurship_training
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Texas HUB Program – Note: Race/Ethnicity Criteria Removed December 2025
Grantor
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Award Amount
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veteran_owneddisabled_veteran
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SBA Veteran Business Outreach Centers (VBOC) — National Network
Grantor
U.S. Small Business Administration
Award Amount
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veteran_owned
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NJEDA Zero-Emission Incentive Program
Grantor
New Jersey Economic Development Authority
Award Amount
Varies
woman_ownedminority_owned
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Midwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce
Grantor
Midwest Veterans Chamber of Commerce
Award Amount
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veteran_ownedmidwest
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Veteran Initiative — Small Business Procurement Certification
Grantor
Louisiana Economic Development (LED)
Award Amount
Varies
veteran ownedsmall business
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STRIVE at Kauai Community College
Grantor
D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families / Kauai Community College
Award Amount
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veteranmilitary_spouse
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Indiana Veterans Business Network
Grantor
Indiana Veterans Business Network
Award Amount
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veteran_ownednetworking
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Veteran Loan Fund - Business Impact NW
Grantor
Business Impact NW
Award Amount
Varies
veteran_ownedcdfi_lending
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Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund — Agriculture Grants for WV Veterans
Grantor
Farmer Veteran Coalition
Award Amount
Varies
veteran_owned
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USDA NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program - New Jersey
Grantor
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Award Amount
Varies
minority_ownedveteran_owned
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Nebraska Veterans Business Outreach Center
Grantor
U.S. Small Business Administration
Award Amount
Varies
veteran_ownednebraska_business
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Alabama APEX Accelerator Veteran-Owned Business Procurement Advising
Grantor
APEX Accelerator of Alabama
Award Amount
Varies
alabama_businessveteran_owned
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Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) — WV Entrepreneurship Support
Grantor
U.S. Small Business Administration via VBOC network
Award Amount
Varies
veteran_ownedactive_military
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SBA Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) Certification - VA Vets First
Grantor
U.S. Small Business Administration
Award Amount
Varies
veteran_ownedfederal_contracting
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BLOC Foundation Comprehensive Construction Training Program for Veterans
Grantor
BLOC Foundation
Award Amount
Varies
woman_ownedminority_owned
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Veterans Business Outreach Center Region II
Grantor
U.S. Small Business Administration and McNulty Veteran Business Center
Award Amount
Varies
veteran_ownedveterans
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USDA 2501 Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
Grantor
USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement
Award Amount
Varies
minority_ownedveteran_owned
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Veterans Business Outreach Center of the Dakotas
Grantor
U.S. Small Business Administration
Award Amount
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veteranservice_member
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