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NextGen Ag Leadership Grants is sponsored by Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA). These grants support leadership development opportunities for Colorado's emerging food and agriculture leaders.
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Colorado Next Gen Ag Leadership Grant Program Guide - Ambrook Colorado Next Gen Ag Leadership Grant Program Colorado Department of Agriculture Share https://ambrook. com/funding/co-nextgen? utm_medium=referral The NextGen Ag Leadership Grant Program is a new opportunity created by the Colorado Department of Agriculture in the fall of 2022.
This program provides grants to agricultural organizations and educational institutions that support developmental and training opportunities for the next generation of agriculturalists. 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 our food systems, stewardship of natural resources, and equitable food access across communities, CDA is advancing our 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.
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.
Education Succession Stewardship Youth Colorado Department of Agriculture All projects must be fully completed by the end of the state fiscal year in which funds are awarded. The state fiscal year runs from July 1st - June 30th of the following year. For example, projects funded in July of 2023 must be fully completed by June 30, 2024.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Colorado organizations and individuals involved in food and agriculture leadership development. (Specific eligibility for non-profits not explicitly detailed, but implied through leadership development focus). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
NextGen Ag Leadership Grants is funded by Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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