T1 Energy and Project Vanguard have partnered to launch the America 250 Builder Fund, to support veterans who are helping to build America's next era of independence.

We're looking for veterans in the Project Vanguard ecosystem who are building or growing something that strengthens American energy, industry, manufacturing, skilled trades, logistics, small business, local supply chains, workforce training, or technical services.

Selected applicants will receive grant funding, visibility, and the opportunity to have their story featured by T1.

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.

The Fund

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

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:

More than funding.

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

Winners receive:

Applications for the America 250 Builder Fund kick off June 26th, 2026. The review period will begin in July.

Timeline

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