How much funding does Early Talent Opportunity Program Grant provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Early Talent Opportunity Program Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Early Talent Opportunity Program Grant

United Negro College Fund Inc

Foundation Grants for Education Workforce Development Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Current College Freshman or Sophomore.

Geography

CitizenU.S. national or permanent resident

Other requirements

All majors are welcome to apply.
Desire to professional guidance on resume, interviewing, networking, and goal-setting.
Interested in obtaining high-level work experience at a leading organization next summer.
Residency StatusU.S.

Overview

The UNCF Early Talent Opportunity Program (ETOP) is a summer experience comprised of workshops and individual sessions designed to offer customized support for undergraduate college students who are interested in securing a valuable internship experience.
The UNCF Early Talent Opportunity Program (ETOP) is a FREE summer experience comprised of a series of workshops and individual career coaching designed to offer personalized support for rising college sophomores and juniors who are interested in securing an internship for the following summer. Over 5 weeks, students participate in 1 hour 15-minute virtual workshops designed to take a deeper dive into specific topics for career development and student success.

Eligibility

Current College Freshman or SophomoreAll majors are welcome to apply.Desire to professional guidance on resume, interviewing, networking, and goal-settingInterested in obtaining high-level work experience at a leading organization next summerResidency StatusU.S. CitizenU.S. national or permanent resident

What United Negro College Fund Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 40
Total given: $59.61M
Median grant: $1.2M
Range: $835K–$3.84M

By dollars: Georgia 20%, Alabama 12%, South Carolina 11%. Top recipient cities: Atlanta, GA; New Orleans, LA; Columbia, SC.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

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