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Summer Youth Internship Program | Iowa Workforce Development Summer Youth Internship Program Iowa's Summer Youth Internship Grant program supports the creation of internship programs for Iowa’s youth that help prepare them for high-demand careers in the workforce.
Iowa Summer Youth Internship Program Purpose Awards grant funding to help develop internship programs for high school students and youth (between the ages of 14 and 24) that allow them to explore and prepare for high-demand careers, gain work experience, and develop personal attributes that help them succeed in the workplace. Available Funding Grant awards may vary in amounts as determined by the scope of the project.
The maximum funding for one award will be $60,000. Eligible Organizations Nonprofits, educational institutions, employers, and community organizations. Application Period 2026 Summer Youth Internship Awards were announced on April 2, 2026.
⤢ 2026 Summer Youth Internship Grant Awards Announced On April 2, 2026, Iowa Workforce Development announced new Summer Youth Internship Grant awards to help employers advance promising programs for the state's youth this summer. Nine projects across the state will receive a total of $250,000 to help serve nearly 200 youth in valuable internship experiences across Iowa’s workforce.
News Release: Iowa Awards $250,000 in Grants to Boost 2026 Summer Youth Internships Awardees: View Awardee Map Previous Summer Youth Internship Grant Awards Press Release: Iowa Announces New Grant Awards to Boost Youth Internships This Summer Award Summaries: 2025 Summer Youth Internship Program Grant Awardees (PDF) (135. 42 KB) .
pdf Press Release: Iowa Awards More Than $300,000 in Grants for 2024 Summer Youth Internships Award Summaries: 2024 Summer Youth Internship Program Grant Awardees (PDF) (135. 65 KB) . pdf Awardee Map: 2024 Summer Youth Internship Program Grant Awardees (PNG) Award Summaries: 2023 Summer Youth Internship Program Grant Awardees (PDF) (141.
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pdf Map: 2021 Summer Youth Internship Program Grant Awardees (PDF) (299. 23 KB) . pdf For questions on the Summer Youth Internship Grant, please use the contact information below.
Melanie Johnson, Grants Program Coordinator
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Employers in Iowa offering summer internship programs for youth. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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