The $250 Dell contribution goes to kids under 10 who were born before 2025 and therefore do not qualify for the original $1,000 Trump account grant. Children who already qualify for the $1,000 federal seed money are not eligible for the Dell $250 contribution.

As for when , sign-ups for the accounts are slated to begin on July 4, 2026 , and the Dell money will be deposited through those accounts as they’re set up.

Who qualifies

  • Children under 10.
  • Born before 2025.
  • Not already eligible for the original $1,000 Trump account seed money.

Timing

  • Account sign-ups begin July 4, 2026.
  • The Dell contribution is tied to those Invest America/Trump accounts once activated.

Extra detail

The Dells said that if demand exceeds available funds, younger children get priority , and any remaining funds may then open eligibility for older children.

Question| Answer
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Who gets the $250?| Kids under 10 born before 2025 who don’t qualify for the $1,000 seed money. 10
When?| Sign-ups start July 4, 2026, with deposits made through the accounts. 10

TL;DR: it’s for younger kids who miss out on the federal $1,000 starter deposit , and the rollout starts July 4, 2026.