Fresh Grants

Closes Dec 15National

Heroes Small Business Grant (2027)

From U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Hiring Our Heroes, supported by FedEx

Amount
Up to $25,000Four $10,000 grants and one $25,000 grand prize
Deadline
Closes Dec 15, 202658 days left
Where
National
Match needed
No
Effort
MediumA form plus a few documents.
Apply on hiringourheroes.org (opens in a new tab)

The link goes to hiringourheroes.org.

Businesses 51%+ owned by honorably discharged veterans, current Guard/Reserve members or military spouses, with 3 to 20 workers (including owner and 1099 contractors), under $5M revenue, in a distressed ZIP (DCI stress score 40+) or showing hardship. Closes Dec 15, 2026. 58 days left

Who can apply

  • Businesses 51%+ owned by honorably discharged veterans, current Guard/Reserve members or military spouses, with 3 to 20 workers (including owner and 1099 contractors), under $5M revenue, in a distressed ZIP (DCI stress score 40+) or showing hardship

Any industry

Can a small business win this?

Two-round judged selection (20 semi-finalists, then 5 winners). narrow eligible pool.

Before you apply

Check your ZIP's Distressed Communities Index score. if under 40, document a hardship. Solo founders do not qualify (minimum 3 workers).

Heads up

You need at least 3 workers.

Checked on hiringourheroes.org, Oct 18 (opens in a new tab)

Report a problem

This is a summary. The official page has the final word.

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Common questions

How much is Heroes Small Business Grant (2027)?

Up to $25,000. The full line is: Four $10,000 grants and one $25,000 grand prize. Highest figure stored: $25,000.

When can I apply for Heroes Small Business Grant (2027)?

The deadline on file is 2026-12-15. Check the official page before you apply. Dates move.

Who can apply for Heroes Small Business Grant (2027)?

Businesses 51%+ owned by honorably discharged veterans, current Guard/Reserve members or military spouses, with 3 to 20 workers (including owner and 1099 contractors), under $5M revenue, in a distressed ZIP (DCI stress score 40+) or showing hardship.

Does Heroes Small Business Grant (2027) require matching funds?

No matching funds are required on the page we checked.

Where was Heroes Small Business Grant (2027) checked?

Checked on 2026-10-18 at https://www.hiringourheroes.org/small-business-grant/rules/. The official page wins if we disagree.

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