FAST FACTS

In 2019, the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) became a formally established partnership between the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) and the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. V-TOP is funded through the Commonwealth Innovative Internship Fund with the intent to: 1) Expand paid and credit-bearing student internships and other work-based learning opportunities in collaboration with Virginia employers and 2) facilitate the readiness of students, employers and institutions of higher education to participate in internships and work-based learning.

The purpose of the Internship and Work-based Learning Impact Grant is to support institutions that aim to increase student participation in paid internships and work-based learning opportunities. This grant is designed to enhance students' academic experience and assist institutions in developing and implementing coordinated plans to expand internship and work-based learning participation. These efforts should align with institutional strategic priorities and receive campus-wide support, including at the presidential, senior academic, and administrative leadership levels, ensuring comprehensive support for student success.

Please see full instructions for details regarding eligibility and submission rules, deliverables and more.

September 2024 Institutional Grant Program (PowerPoint Presentation)
September 2024 Institutional Grants video ()

Grant Templates
Grant Project Template 2024 (MS Word)
Budget Template (MS Excel)

Vision Grants
Proposals Are Now Being Accepted on a Rolling Basis
Initial Grant Awards Announced Date: November 19, 2024
First Round Proposal Due: October 22, 2024
Length of Award: 12 months
Number of Grants: To be determined
Award Amount: up to $25,000

Capacity-Building Grants
Proposals Due: October 22, 2024
Grant Awards Announced Date: November 19, 2024
Length of Award: 12 months
Number of Grants: To be determined
Award Amount: up to $150,000

Scaling Grants
Proposals Due: October 22, 2024
Grant Awards Announced Date: November 19, 2024
Length of Award: 24 months
Number of Grants: To be determined
Award Amount: up to $250,000

Questions
For questions about the call for proposals contact:
Stacey Garnett, V-TOP Financial Services Specialist at staceygarnett@schev.edu