Month: February 2026

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Strong interest in Flash Funding continues

Students participate in the Prometheus Hybrid Rocket Launch, a Jefferson Trust flash grant project.

In the January Flash Funding cycle, we received 23 proposals requesting more than $200,000, an encouraging reflection of the innovative ideas emerging across the University.

If you missed the January deadline, February Flash funding is open. Flash grants, capped at $10,000, support short-term projects or immediate-use opportunities, often benefitting student organizations.

Proposals must be submitted no later than February 28, with decisions announced on March 15.

Visit our Grant Seekers page for full details and timelines, and contact Amy Bonner (abonner@virginia.edu) to discuss your idea and potential funding.

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Grants in the News

A Fried Center student intern assists a student patient during a physical therapy session. Photo by Matt Riley

Catch-up on Jefferson Trust-funded projects recently featured in local and University media:

  • Wormi and Project LochNess are two recent Flash Grant recipients highlighted on NBC29 News, showcasing innovative, student-driven projects in action.
  • Fried Center for Advancement Potential was awarded a grant in 2025 to support its Intern Training Program, which provides UVA students with hands-on training and professional development. Learn more about the program’s impact in this UVA Today feature.
  • The Learning Hub was featured in the Cavalier Daily for its use of AI avatars alongside in-person instruction to help first-year students develop effective study strategies. Read more about this innovative approach.
  • Visions of Progress: Portraits of Dignity, Style, and Racial Uplift has returned as a traveling exhibition, now on display at Trinity Episcopal Church’s Parish Hall through March 11, 2026. The exhibition features images commissioned from the Holsinger Portrait Studio, highlighting African Americans in Central Virginia during the early twentieth century.
  • The Trust was an early supporter of UVA’s partnership with the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribe in Sisseton, South Dakota. See how this work has grown and student experiences continue to evolve in this UVA Today feature.
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Planning for Summer 2026?

Now is the time to start thinking about a Jefferson Trust Major Cycle proposal.

The Major Cycle supports funding requests over $10,000. Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) may be submitted at any time; applicants invited to advance must submit full proposals by July 31, 2026. Early LOI submissions are strongly encouraged to allow time for feedback, refinement, and collaboration.

Visit our Grant Seekers webpage for full details. We like bold, original ideas that create a tangible impact on the student experience, UVA community, or broader society.