VEA WEEKLY GRANT & FUNDING ROUNDUP
- Isaac Belden
- Feb 5
- 2 min read
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Attention Idaho veterans and military spouses: Here are some funding opportunities that are currently available or will be soon, specifically for Idaho residents.
FEATURED GRANT (APPLY NOW)
• Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund (Farmer Veteran Coalition): This program offers small grants to veterans in the early stages of their farming or ranching careers. Awards typically cover equipment and supplies and are paid directly to vendors, not to the veterans themselves.
CURRENT OPEN OPPORTUNITIES (APPLY NOW)
• Amber Grant (WomensNet): A monthly grant of $10,000 for women entrepreneurs in the U.S.
• HerRise MicroGrant (HerSuiteSpot): A monthly microgrant for women of color with U.S.-registered businesses. Applications close on the last day of each month.
Info: Apply: Application Link
• Secretsos Small Business Grant: A quarterly grant program with the Q1 application window running from January 1 to March 31, 2026. Note: An application fee and category rules apply, so be sure to read the guidelines.
Rules: Click Here
• NASE Growth Grants (up to $4,000): Business development grants available for NASE members. Membership timing requirements apply.
Info: Learn More
Apply: Application Link
• IFundWomen Universal Funding Application: This is not a single grant; it is a universal application that can qualify you for future IFundWomen partner grants and capital programs.
Apply: Click Here
• Halstead Grant (Jewelry Businesses): Open through May 1, 2026, for jewelry entrepreneurs looking to build successful businesses.
Info and Apply: Click Here
COMING SOON (GET READY)
• Kitty Fund Mompreneur Business Grant: Pre-registration is open now. The full application will open in March.
More Info: Click Here
• Founders First CDC Pride Fund: Pre-registration is open now. The full application will open in April.
More Info: Click Here
• Stephen L. Tadlock Veteran Small Business Grant: Focused on veterans, with the full application opening in September.
More Info: Click Here
FUNDING PRO TIP
Treat grants like sales: you are not merely asking for money; you are making a compelling case. Use a simple 3-part story: define the problem, present your solution, and explain what changes when you receive funding. Keep it concrete.
If any of these opportunities resonate with your business, take action and apply. Share your story! If you need assistance refining your application, reach out. VEA is dedicated to helping Idaho veterans and spouses pursue opportunities, build momentum, and secure the resources necessary for growth.
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