Funding Amount

Up to $3,500 per student

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • TC3 students participating in unpaid or low-paid internships
  • Students in all majors

Other requirements

  • Internships can be through academic program requirements or voluntary

Overview

SUNY Internship Program

Funder: New York State Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD), announced by Governor Kathy Hochul in 2022

Amount: Up to $3,500 per student while participating in unpaid or low-paid internships

Program Duration: Three-year funding cycle as of February 2024

Total Award to TC3: $116,000 to support students over three years

Overview: The program provides financial support to TC3 students engaged in unpaid or low-paid internship opportunities, with funding to expand internship opportunities across SUNY campuses. The money can be used for expenses associated with internships including:

  • Transportation

  • Required attire

  • Tuition

  • Living costs (rent, childcare, groceries)
    • Eligibility

    • TC3 students participating in unpaid or low-paid internships
    • Internships can be through academic program requirements or voluntary
    • Available to students in all majors

      Program Contact

    • Dara Riegel, Assistant Director for Employer Relations and Experiential Learning

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Students may apply for funds online with the TC3 Internship Fund Application
    2. Applications should indicate expenses associated with the internship
    3. Eligibility includes internships required by academic programs and voluntary internships

    Note: Complete application details and submission deadlines should be obtained from the online application portal.

    What Tompkins Cortland Community College actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990 filing, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

    Grants in 2021
    1
    Total given
    $27K
    Median grant
    $27K
    • By dollars: New York 100%. Top recipient cities: Dryden, NY.

    Example grants

    • Tompkins Cortland Community College · Dryden, NY

      Fulfillment of the organization's exempt purpose to support the college

      $27K

    IRS Form 990 filing, 2021. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    workforce-developmenteducation

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