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.

New Institutions

• RFP
• Impact Grants – Private Institutions Presentation
• Budget Template (excel)
• Informational Webinar

Existing Impact Grantees - Currently Awarded

• RFP
• Existing Impact Grantees –Presentation
• Budget Template (excel)
• Existing Impact Grantees – Informational Webinar

Vision Grants
Proposals Are Now Being Accepted on a Rolling Basis
Proposal Due: November 21, 2025

Grant Awards Announced Date: December 12, 2025
Length of Award: 12 months
Number of Grants: To be determined
Award Amount: up to $25,000

Capacity-Building Grants
Proposals Due: November 21, 2025
Grant Awards Announced Date: December 12, 2025
Length of Award: 12 months
Number of Grants: To be determined
Award Amount: up to $150,000

Scaling Grants

Proposals Are Now Being Accepted on a Rolling Basis
Proposals Due: November 21, 2025
Grant Awards Announced Date: December 12, 2025
Length of Award: 24 months
Number of Grants: To be determined
Award Amount: up to $250,00

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

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