The Founders First CDC is accepting applications for its Stephen L. Tadlock Veteran Business Grant Program.
Donor Name: Founders First CDC
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/07/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Information
A total of $20,000 for 20 Veteran Entrepreneurs nationwide.
- $1,000 Micro-Grant
- Flexible funding you can put toward the needs that matter most — equipment, operations, staffing, or growth.
- Free Program Access
- As a finalist, you’ll also join one of the signature business programs at no cost: Passport Community or Zebra Leadership.
Programs Included With Your Grant
- PASSPORT COMMUNITY
- Weekly expert-led sessions covering marketing, sales, operations, and finance — designed to help you scale faster and smarter.
- Value: $1,499 for a 3-month subscription (free for finalists)
- ZEBRA LEADERSHIP
- A 6-session program that equips founders to step fully into the CEO role, build strong teams, and scale with confidence.
- Value: $1,699 (free for finalists).
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be majority-owned by a military veteran
- For-profit business
- 2 to 100 employees
- Annual revenue under $5 million
- Based in the U.S.
For more information, visit Founders First CDC.
