Military Warriors Support Foundation | Combat-Wounded Veterans, Gold Star Families

Before proceeding to the application, you must meet & agree to all the requirements below.
Business Requirement(Required)
- I am a veteran who owns and operates their small business.
Military Discharge Status(Required)
Other than honorable, does not qualify.
- I am Honorably Discharged, Retired Military or within 90-days of discharging

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How did you hear about us?(Required)
Describe how you heard about us
Contact Information
Applicant Name(Required)
First Last
Applicant Date of Birth(Required)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Address(Required)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Cell Phone(Required)
Home Phone
Email(Required)
Enter Email Confirm Email
Are you attending school, vocational school or university?(Required)

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Emergency Contacts
Emergency Contact #1(Required)
First Last
Emergency Contact #1 Relationship(Required)
Emergency Contact #1 Phone(Required)
Emergency Contact #2(Required)
First Last
Emergency Contact #2 Relationship(Required)
Emergency Contact #2 Phone(Required)

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Family Information
Marital Status:(Required)
Spouse's name(Required)
Spouse's email information(Required)
Enter Email Confirm Email
Spouse's phone number information(Required)
Do you have children?(Required)
How many children reside with you?(Required)
Child #1(Required)
First Last
Child #1 Date of Birth(Required)
Child #2(Required)
First Last
Child #2 Date of Birth(Required)
Child #3(Required)
First Last
Child #3 Date of Birth(Required)
Child #4(Required)
First Last
Child #4 Date of Birth(Required)
Child #5(Required)
First Last
Child #5 Date of Birth(Required)
Child #6(Required)
First Last
Child #6 Date of Birth(Required)

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HOPE4Heroes - Program Section
What is the name of your business?(Required)
How did you choose the name for your business?(Required)
Why did you decide to become a business owner?(Required)
Please be as detailed as possible.
What was your first objective when you founded your business?(Required)
Please be as detailed as possible.
What was your mission at the start of your company?(Required)
Please be as detailed as possible.
Why did you decide to start a business in your industry?(Required)
Please be as detailed as possible.
What type of business do you have?(Required)
Please be as detailed as possible.
What products or services do you offer?(Required)
Please be as detailed as possible.

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Have you trademarked your business name?(Required)
Does your business have a logo?(Required)
Is your logo trademarked?(Required)
Does your business have a fixed physical location?(Required)
Does it have a store front area?
When did you start your business?(Required)
When did you register your business?(Required)
Either through LLC or incorporation
How long has your business been in continuous operation?(Required)
How many people work for your company?(Required)
Do you employ any other veterans?(Required)
Is your business committed to giving back to the community?(Required)
If yes, how is your business giving back?(Required)
Please be as detailed as possible.

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What made you choose your company's location?(Required)
Please be as detailed as possible.
What are your company's goals?(Required)
Please be as detailed as possible.
What changes have you made to your business strategy over the past two years?(Required)
Did COVID-19 have any impact on your business? Please provide a detailed response.
What methods do you use to promote your business?(Required)
Please be as detailed as possible.
What challenges are your business currently facing?(Required)
Please be as detailed as possible.
What support structures do you rely on in your area?(Required)
How would you characterize your business's success thus far?(Required)

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HOPE4Heroes - Needs of Business
What would help your business succeed?(Required)
(Needs of Business) - Please provide a detailed explanation of what equipment, services, and/or enhancements would sustain or grow your business. Examples: Technology, Software, Point of Sale, Tools, Equipment, Security, Branding Materials, Vehicles, Marketing, Labor etc.

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Military Information
Please answer the following questions openly and honestly. Read the questions carefully and be certain you are answering them completely.
Branch of Service(Required)
Select the branches of the United States military that you served in
- US Army
- US Air Force
- US Marine Corps
- US Navy
- US Coast Guard
- US Space Force
Date of final discharge or retirement(Required)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Rank/Pay grade at final discharge or retirement(Required)
Military Occupation Code - What was your job?(Required)
Supporting documentation for all listed tours, awards, and decorations are required. A copy of your DD214 Member 4 copy (or equivalent) is required. False claims of valor will not be tolerated.
Provide a history of your military career, include tours, awards given or commendations received.(Required)
Have you been issued a Disability Rating by the VA?(Required)
- Yes
- No
What is your Disability Rating?

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Personal Housing Data
What is your current living situation?
- Owner
- Mortgage
- Rent Agreement
- Lease Agreement
Have you previously completed or are going through a foreclosure?(Required)
- Yes
- No
Provide financial institution(Required)
Have you ever been evicted by a landlord?(Required)
- Yes
- No
Date of Eviction(Required)
MM slash DD slash YYYY

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Have you previously applied or participated in one of our programs?(Required)
- Yes
- No
Select all programs that apply(Required)
- Homes4WoundedHeroes
- Leadership4Life
- Skills4Life
- Transportation4Heroes

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Criminal History
Have you been charged or convicted of a crime?(Required)
- Yes
- No
If yes, are you on probation and/or have any specific restrictions and guidelines. Explain below.(Required)
Are there any pending charges or litigation against your business?(Required)
- Yes
- No
If yes, provide a detailed explaination.(Required)

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Military & Personal References
Military Reference Name(Required)
Preferably member of your chain of command
First Last
Military Reference Rank/Title(Required)
Military Reference Phone Number(Required)
Personal Reference Name
Someone other than immediate family or living with you
First Last
Personal Reference Relationship(Required)
Personal Reference Phone Number(Required)

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Demographics
We ask that you complete the following questions which will help MWSF in pursuit of additional funding for its programs through grants and sponsorships. Your answers will not impact your application process. You are not required to provide this information, but are encouraged to answer honestly, so that future applicants may continue to benefit from our programs.
Which Gender do you identify with?(Required)
What is your age range?(Required)
What is your race?(Required)
What is your ethnicity?(Required)
Which category do you consider yourself as?(Required)
What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? If currently enrolled, highest degree received?(Required)
Your age when entered military?(Required)
Number of military years served?(Required)
Have you been diagnosed with PTSD?(Required)
Have been diagnosed with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?(Required)
In the last 12 months have you spent the night in a shelter, mission, church, abandoned building, car, park, or street?(Required)

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Statement of Truth(Required)
By submitting this application, you affirm that you are the named individual in the application and all the information contained in it, and any statements or documents provided during the process, is/will be accurate and truthful to the best of your knowledge. Providing false information on your application, or during the application process, can affect your applicant status and may affect your eligibility to participate in any Military Warriors Support Foundation program. Additionally, by submitting your application, you give Military Warriors Support Foundation permission to contact you regarding our programs. Write your full legal name below to verify you understand and agree to the terms and conditions made above and that the statements of fact in your application materials are true to the best of your knowledge.

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HOPE4Heroes - Veteran Owned Small Business Application

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Contact Information

Emergency Contacts

Family Information

HOPE4Heroes - Program Section

HOPE4Heroes - Needs of Business

Military Information

Financial Details

Personal Housing Data

Criminal History

Military & Personal References

Demographics

MWSF Privacy Policy

MWSF Terms of Use