The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is seeking applications for its NextGen Ag Leadership Grant Program to provide grants to agricultural organizations and educational institutions that support developmental and training opportunities for the next generation of agriculturalists.
Donor Name: Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State: Colorado
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/02/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Programs qualifying for NextGen grants must help lead young people into careers in food and agriculture and prepare them to become the leaders of tomorrow.
To ensure the security of their food systems, stewardship of natural resources, and equitable food access across communities, CDA is advancing their support of educational and leadership development opportunities for the next generation of agricultural producers, aspiring producers, and young people across the food and ag value chains.
Colorado’s food and agriculture industry is broad and diverse. This program is geared toward not just future generations of farmers and ranchers, but also people trained in the biosciences, nutrition, meat science, veterinary science, agronomy, soil health and conservation, engineering, food safety, technology, product development, marketing, and logistics.
Funding Information
The maximum Grant Award amount for any one project is $25,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Proposals for grants can be submitted by any agricultural organizations and educational institutions serving the next generation leaders in agriculture. The grant application must address one or more of the following strategic NextGen program priorities:
- Develop individual leadership and/or entrepreneurial skills. Examples might include established leadership and training programs.
- Enhance organizational leadership and capacity building. Examples might include agricultural organizations seeking to develop leaders internally.
- Create educational and/or training opportunities. Examples might include foundations providing NextGen educational and/or training, conferences wanting to offer scholarships, community colleges and other educational entities offering financial assistance for youth pursuing education in a food or agricultural program.
Creative and innovative ideas that fit within the strategic priorities are encouraged. Grants will not be awarded to individuals.
For more information, visit CDA.