Funds & Grants
Spring 2026 EOF, LNF, & IHF Funding
SEC funding applications are now open for Spring 2026 Engineering Organization Fund (EOF), Lynn Nystrom Fund (LNF), & International Humanitarian Fund (IHF) student organization funding! Applications are due on Friday, February 13th at 11:59pm.
Spring 2026 Big Contribution Grant
Applications for the Spring 2026 SEC Big Contribution Grant are now open! Faculty research, academic programs, and other faculty projects are eligible for this grant.
Applications are due on Friday, March 20th at 11:59pm.
Please contact our Director of Philanthropy at secdop@vt.edu with any questions.
Funds & Grants— $300k+ Annually
At the Student Engineers' Council (SEC), we offer a variety of funds and grants to support engineering students' projects, travel, and organizational needs. These financial resources are designed to foster innovation, professional development, and community impact within the College of Engineering.
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Engineering Organization Fund (EOF) , home$140k+ awarded annually. Supports student organizations in need of materials and supplies.
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Lynn Nystrom Fund (LNF) , home$100k+ awarded annually. Supports students traveling to engineering conferences and competitions.
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Big Contribution (BC) , home$50k+ awarded annually. Supports faculty projects in the College of Engineering.
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International Humanitarian Fund (IHF) , home$14k+ awarded annually. Supports travel and materials for student-led humanitarian projects.
Procedure & Policies
Information about how to recieve SEC funding and eligiblity requirements for organizations, line items, and receipts.
Allocation & Reimbursement Tracking
Track your team's fund allocation usage and reimbursement request statuses through our online portal.
Resources & Support
Get information about VT Foundation Accounts, off-campus bank accounts, and other frequently asked questions.
Line Item Changes
Fill out the below form in order to request changes to your team's line items. These changes are not guaranteed and will be reviewed by the board. Line item changes are not approved until an email confirmation is sent listing the newly approved line items.