Restaurant Grant Alerts / Grant status / Small Business Grant Program (2027)
Yes. Open - closes December 15, 2026 (42 days). This page was last checked against the official program page on November 3, 2026.
Status as of November 3, 2026: Open
| Source channel | Foundation's official website (US Chamber of Commerce Foundation - Hiring Our Heroes) |
|---|---|
| Announced by the funder | 2027 program (announcement date not stated on the official page) |
| Retrieved & last checked by us | November 3, 2026 |
| Provider | Hiring Our Heroes - US Chamber of Commerce Foundation (supported by FedEx) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Four grants of $10,000 and one grand prize of $25,000 |
| Deadline | December 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EDT |
| Who can apply | For-profit businesses at least 51% owned by an honorably discharged veteran, a current Guard or Reserve member, or a current military spouse; 3 to 20 employees including the owner; under $5 million in annual revenue; located in an economically vulnerable community or able to show financial need from hardship. Owner must be a legal US resident living in one of the 50 states. |
| Application fee | Free |
| Official page | https://www.hiringourheroes.org/small-business-grant/ |
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