Based in United States

AmericanTrucks

PA, United StatesWebsite

About AmericanTrucks

AmericanTrucks focuses its charitable giving on two clear priorities: supporting students pursuing careers in traditional building trades through annual tuition scholarships, and equipping nonprofit organizations that rely on pickup trucks to deliver community services (disaster relief, job‑site support, animal rescue, etc.) through small vehicle‑related grants. Grants are modest and programmatic—scholarships are fixed $2,500 awards to vocational/technical students, while the Positive Payload program provides one‑time vehicle/accessory donations or cash grants to 501(c)(3) organizations. The funder prizes practical, operational impact (tools, transportation, tuition) for trades workforce development and front‑line community service providers across the United States.

Focus Areas

Vocational Trades Scholarships (carpentry, HVAC, electrical, construction management)Nonprofit Vehicle/Equipment Support for Pickup‑Based OperationsDisaster Relief and On‑Site Community Service CapacityWorkforce Development for Building Trades

Giving Approach

Program‑driven, small to mid‑sized awards: fixed $2,500 scholarships awarded twice yearly (spring/fall deadlines) and rolling Positive Payload grants/donations ranging roughly $250–$2,250 with annual larger winners announced each December. Open application programs rather than invite‑only.

How to approach this funder

Apply through AmericanTrucks' program pages: scholarship applications are due June 15 (fall cycle) and October 15 (spring cycle) and award $2,500 paid to institutions; Positive Payload accepts rolling applications for nonprofits (must be a 501(c)(3) that uses pickup trucks/accessories in operations) and announces annual winners by December 30. Emphasize concrete vehicle/equipment needs, operational impact at job sites or disaster response, and for scholarships, proof of enrollment in a vocational/trades program.

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AmericanTrucks

About AmericanTrucks

Focus Areas

Giving Approach

How to approach this funder

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Notable grantees:

Open Grant Opportunities

Positive Payload Program

AmericanTrucks

About AmericanTrucks

Focus Areas

Giving Approach

How to approach this funder

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The Grant Brief

Notable grantees:

Open Grant Opportunities

Positive Payload Program