T1 x Vanguard present: The America 250 Builder Fund

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06.26.26 · Posted by Nick Bembenek

BACKING BUILDERS IN AMERICA

The America 250 Builder Fund exists to support veteran-owned businesses, tradespeople, suppliers, makers, and local builders who are helping America become more self-reliantin energy, industry, workforce, infrastructure, and community.

Who can apply

If you are building something that helps America become more independent, we want to hear your story.

Eligible trades include:

  • Skilled trades
  • Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Construction
  • Logistics
  • Small business
  • Local supply chains
  • Workforce training
  • Technical services
  • Veteran-owned businesses

Tell us what you're building

What are you building, and how does it help America become more independent?

Grant recipients will be selected based on the strength of their story, the clarity of their need, and the potential impact of what they are building.

Selection criteria include:

  • Veteran affiliation through Project Vanguard
  • Clear business or project need
  • Connection to American energy, industry, trades, manufacturing, logistics, or local economic independence
  • Potential community impact
  • Strength of personal story
  • Practical use of funds

Submit your application HERE:

Apply to America 250 Builder Grant

What winners receive

More than funding.

Each selected builder will receive grant funding and the opportunity to have their story.

Winners receive:

Grant winners will receive funding, features on T1 channels, and the T1/Vanguard network.

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What are you building for America's next 250 years?

If you are a veteran builder strengthening American energy, industry, trades, manufacturing, logistics, small business, workforce training, or local communities, T1 backs you.

Apply now for the America 250 Builder Grant