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Foundation Grant · Vault #495

Second Service Foundation Military Entrepreneur Challenge

Veteran-serving nonprofits Veteran-Owned Business Grant — Nationwide. Funder shown in full — our AI staff finds it, writes the proposal, and files it for you.

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Funder Type
Foundation
Funder
Second Service Foundation
Vault ID
#495
Geographic Focus
Nationwide
Award
$1K–$15K
Eligible Applicants
Veteran-specific
Important Dates
Deadline: Rolling
Grant description

Nationwide pitch competition awarding grants of $1,000 to $15,000 to veteran, military spouse, and Gold Star Family entrepreneurs. Participants receive speed coaching, a private pitch session, and a public pitch before a live audience to compete for capital. The program has awarded over $400,000 in startup capital since 2016, with the top $15,000 prize partnered with Sam Adams: Brewing the American Dream.

Eligibility

Veteran, Reservist, National Guardsman, transitioning active-duty service member, military spouse, or Gold Star Family member who owns at least 51% of a legally registered U.S. business; must be 21 or older.

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