VETERAN OPS WATCH · Opportunities
United States, Nationwide · Veteran and military-spouse small-business grant
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Applications open · deadline December 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern
Hiring Our Heroes will award five Veteran- and/or military spouse-owned small businesses with one-time grants of $10,000 or $25,000. Applications for the 2027 program are due December 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern
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Organization: Hiring Our Heroes · U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
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