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Work Vessels for Veterans
Work Vessels for Veterans is a West Mystic, Connecticut 501(c)(3) that awards equipment grants of $1,000 to $8,000 — not cash — to injured veterans starting or growing a business, injured veteran farmers, and nonprofit programs serving veterans. Veterans are matched with volunteer and peer-to-peer mentors.
- Cost
- No cash grants; equipment grants of $1,000–$8,000 are awarded (stated on-site)
- Coverage
- West Mystic, Connecticut (national program serving veterans in all 50 states) (Connecticut)
- Eligibility
- Injured/returning veterans starting a veteran-owned business or farm; veteran-serving nonprofits must provide 501(c)(3) documentation (per site)
- Availability
- By application; equipment grants range from $1,000 to $8,000, with some restrictions described in the FAQ
- Virtual Access
- Yes
- In-Person Access
- No
- Self-Referral
- Yes
- Organization Type
- nonprofit
- Last Verified
- November 6, 2026
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