JRGF Internship Grants are available for both Employers and Affiliated Associations for 2026 planned internships (employers) and support programs (associations). Click the corresponding link, fill out the form and apply for a grant to enhance the practical hands-on education of students interested in exploring a career in the mechanical contracting industry. Don’t delay, grant forms are due by April 1st.
Employers – Due April 1st
What are the 2026 Internship Grant Details for Employers?
These grants are intended to offer support to mechanical contracting companies that are new to offering internships, are small companies, or are looking to grow their internship programs in the mechanical industry.
- $1,000 grant (25 total selected, based on application).
- Submitted by the company.
- One application per company location.
- Intern may be from any 4-year accredited college or university. The internship must be in the mechanical contracting industry.
- The minimum eligible internship duration is eight weeks and may be planned to occur at any time during 2026.
What’s the timeline for the Employer Form?
- Forms are due by April 1, 2026, for planned 2026 internships.
- Employers will be notified of grant awards in May 2026.
Affiliated Associations – Due April 1st
What are the 2026 Internship Grant Details for Affiliated Associations?
These grants are intended to offer support for the development and growth of local student chapter programming that creates new employment opportunities or student inclusivity at events with potential employers and/or mentoring programs or new resources for student chapters.
- $5,000 grant (5 total selected, based on application).
- Submitted by the Affiliated Association Executive or Staff Member.
- One application per Affiliated Association, covering all related 4-year schools with student chapters.
What’s the timeline for the Affiliated Association Form?
- Forms are due by April 1, 2026, for 2026 calendar year plans.
- Affiliated Associations will be notified of grant awards in May 2026.
Student Chapter Internship Grants
When do grants for Student Chapters open?
The application period for 2026 Internship Grants for Student Chapters has closed (based on 2025 calendar year employment).
2027 Student Chapter forms (based on 2026 calendar year employment) will be released on September 14, 2026, and will be due January 15, 2027.
Questions about Internship Grants? Contact Michele Hoffman (mhoffman@mcaa.org).
Be sure to check out the JRGF website to explore the work the John R. Gentille Foundation is doing to further education and research in the mechanical industry.
