National Grant for
Veteran-Owned
Small Businesses

Offering grant funding for "vetpreneurs" in honor of
Stephen L. Tadlock, U.S. Navy Veteran.


A total of $25,000 will be awarded to 50 veteran-owned and-led small businesses nationally.

Inspired by Founders First CEO, Kim Folsom’s brother, U.S. Navy veteran Stephen L. Tadlock, the $25,000 fund will make investments of $500 each to 50 veterans who are running employer-based small businesses across the country.  

Deadline to apply is October 18, 2022. Grant finalists will be announced on Veterans Day, November 11, 2022.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. military veteran
  • Must have an active U.S. based business
  • Must be a CEO, President, or Business Owner
  • Must have between 2 to 50 employees

Get Pitch Perfect

All applicants will be asked to provide our judges with a short 1-3 minute pitch video with their application. Your pitch video does not need to be professionally produced and can be recorded using your cell phone. 

Helpful Resources


Partnership Opportunities

Be a force for change by helping us spread the word about our mission, help fund a grant, or participate as a partner. Please send partnership inquires to: stephenltadlockfund@foundersfirstcdc.org.


Pre-Register for the Stephen L. Tadlock Grant Today.

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