Atlantic Union Bank offering 60 paid internship grants for community-based organizations

Atlantic Union Bank will fund 60 paid student internships at community-based organizations statewide through its 2026 Future Community Impact Maker Grant program. The bank will award the $4,000 grants throughout its service area for a total community investment of $240,000 (10 more grants than it offered last year).

The deadline to submit an application is Jan. 30, 2026.

“Summer internships play a vital role in helping students build essential skills and begin shaping their professional paths,” said Nathalia Artus, head of community impact at Atlantic Union Bank. “Through our grant program, we’re committed to supporting our local communities and expanding access to meaningful work experience for students who may face financial barriers, ensuring those challenges do not limit their potential.”

The majority of each $4,000 grant – $3,600 – is intended to go directly to intern wages. Of the remaining $400, $150 is designated for associate management/recruitment costs and $250 will be used for direct professional development costs, such as conference attendance or association membership.

Organizations also will receive professional development and resources for internship best practices. 

Organizations must be community-based (such as nonprofits, government entities or community foundations, among many others), located in an Atlantic Union Bank service area, and commit to hosting an undergraduate- or graduate-level student in an eight-week, direct-permanent hire, paid internship program.

The grant recipients will have full discretion over the intern’s job description and hiring decision. Atlantic Union Bank will provide resources and guidance as needed, according to company officials.

Grant applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Jan. 30, and awards will be announced by email in mid-February.

For details, visit AUBCares.com.