Stephen L. Tadlock
$25,000 grant
for veteran-owned businesses
NaVOBA is proud to partner with Founders First Capital to bring the Stephen L. Tadlock Grant to veteran-owned businesses. This program provides funding and resources to help VBEs® and SDVBEs® grow, create jobs, and continue serving their communities.
Key Dates
2025 Timeline
| Pre-Registration | Open Now |
| Grant is Live | September 9 |
| Grand Closes | October 7 |
| Finalist Chosen | October 28 |
FAQ
Is my business eligible?
- Must be a U.S. military veteran
- Must be a CEO, President or Business Owner
- Must have an active U.S. based business
- Business annual revenue does not exceed $5M
- Must have between 2 to 100 employees/contracted
- Minimum of 1 year in business
- Must be a U.S. military veteran
Who do I reach for application support?
Send your requests to support@foundersfirstcdc.org.
When's the application deadline?
The application deadline is October 7, 2025.
When is the Winner chosen by?
The Finalist will be chosen on October 28, 2025.
The $25,000 National Grant Application for Veteran-owned Businesses is Now Open!
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Testimonial
Nadean Carson | U.S. Air Force
Founder of YOA Construction
“I’m incredibly thankful for the Stephen L. Tadlock Veteran Grant. The funding helped us strengthen operations, grow our team, and build capacity for larger projects. As a veteran-owned business, this support made a real impact and gave us the momentum to take OYA Construction to the next level.”
