Have an idea that could make an immediate impact at UVA? Jefferson Trust Flash Funding is now available year-round for projects requesting $10,000 or less.
Have an idea that could make an immediate impact?
Designed to support short-term projects and emerging opportunities, often led by student organizations, Flash Funding offers a streamlined application process with no deadlines, no Letter of Inquiry, and no in-person pitch. Proposals can be submitted anytime, with funding decisions typically made in under one month. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis as funding is available.
Ready to get started? Visit our Grant Seekers webpage for application details and funding guidelines and consider applying early while funding remains available.
The Trust received twenty-one proposals requesting more than $3.1 million during the Fall Major Grant Cycle. The year’s submissions showcase innovative ideas from across Grounds, including projects exploring medical research and the ethical use of artificial intelligence. Our Proposals Committee is currently reviewing proposals in advance of the final round of in-person proposal presentations this fall.
Now is a great time to begin planning for the Spring Major Grant Cycle. Letters of Inquiry (LOI) are accepted on a rolling basis, and early submissions allow time for feedback before invited full proposals are due. Visit our Grant Seekers webpage to review the Major Grant timeline and application details.
As always, we’re happy to discuss potential project ideas and answer questions about the grant process. Contact our Director of Grants, Amy Bonner, for more.
Catch-up on recent media coverage of Jefferson Trust-supported projects:
William Brady recently joined The Cavalier Daily’s On Record podcast to discuss UVA’s EMS Response Initiative, the University’s first student-run emergency medical service, and how it’s helping strengthen emergency response on Grounds.
Students are getting hands-on experience to the field of architecture through the Design Discovery Summer Program
The Design Discovery Summer Program is introducing youth to architecture through hands-on design projects, construction site tours, and mentorship from industry professionals.
AI Research Initiative at UVA is bringing faculty from across the University together for hands-on workshops exploring practical applications of AI in teaching and research, helping build AI knowledge, tools, and infrastructure across Grounds. Take a closer look at the initiative’s recent workshops.
Roots on the Road spent the summer biking across the country to research and raise awareness about the future of food. Read a preview of their journey from The Cavalier Daily.
Cavalimbs is designing a prosthetic arm, with the goal of making prosthetics more accessible and affordable. Learn more about the team’s work in their UVA Today feature.
The Architecture School Student Council is designing and building two respite pods in Campbell Hall, “Sol” and “Luna”, to promote mental well-being and strengthen studio culture. Learn more about the project and its impact.
