Ripple Grant FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Applications must be submitted by May 1, 2026.
Yes, businesses must be veteran- or military spouse-owned in order to qualify for the grant.
Yes, so long as one of the primary owners is a veteran or military spouse.
Only businesses currently registered in the U.S. are eligible for consideration.
Selected grant recipients will be contacted by the Hire Heroes USA team in early June.
Businesses of various sizes are encouraged to apply. The program is designed to support small to mid-sized veteran- and military spouse-owned businesses that are looking to grow their teams and expand hiring within the military community.
No. However, applicants should demonstrate a clear commitment to hiring veterans and/or military spouses within the next 12–18 months.
No. Businesses must be free of all regulation and compliance issues.
Before funds are disbursed, businesses must complete our Military Recruiting 101 training course. This training includes three self-paced modules, each taking roughly 30–60 minutes to complete. Participants only need access to a computer and internet. Military Recruiting 101 is designed to help employers better recruit, hire, and retain veteran and military-connected talent through guidance on military culture, transferable skills, job descriptions, interviews, and veteran-inclusive hiring practices.
Check-ins and milestone updates, along with impact reporting, are a required component of the grant agreement.
Acceptable forms of documentation may include:
- DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty)
- Veteran ID Card (VIC)
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) documentation confirming veteran status
- Military spouse ID card
- DEERS documentation or other official records verifying military spouse status
No. Employees of Hire Heroes USA or Ripple, as well as their immediate family or household members, are not eligible to apply for this grant. This ensures a fair and equitable process for all applicants.