Cash grants ($10,000 x4, $25,000 x1) for for-profit businesses at least 51% owned by veterans, Guard/Reserve members or military spouses, with 3-20 employees, under $5M revenue, and in a distressed area or facing hardship. Apply by Dec 15, 2026.
Hiring Our Heroes, a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation program supported by FedEx, awards five one-time cash grants to small businesses owned by veterans or military spouses: four $10,000 grants and one $25,000 grand prize. Businesses need 3 to 20 employees, under $5 million in annual revenue, and must be in an economically vulnerable community or show financial need from hardship. Applications for the 2027 program are due by 11:59 p.m. EDT on December 15, 2026.
Legal resident of, and currently residing in, the contiguous 48 states, Alaska and/or Hawaii
51% or more owner of a for-profit business owned by an honorably discharged veteran, a current Guard/Reserve member, or a current military spouse
3 to 20 employees, including the owner, full- or part-time employees and 1099 contractors
Less than $5 million in annual revenue
Located in an economically vulnerable community (Distressed Communities Index stress score of 40+) or able to show financial need from hardship beyond the owner's control
Excludes nonprofits, government agencies, gas stations, large franchises and other listed business types
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