Register for an overview of the NextGen Ag Leadership Grants program and an opportunity to ask questions live!
Applications are now accepted for the 2024 round of the NextGen Ag Leadership Grants, from agricultural organizations and educational institutions that support leadership opportunities for people going into the broad and diverse agricultural industry.
Programs qualifying for NextGen Ag Leadership grants must help lead people into careers in the food and agriculture industry and help prepare them to become leaders of tomorrow and must fulfill one or more of CDA’s strategic program priorities, which are:
- Developing individual leadership and/or entrepreneurial skills. Examples might include established leadership and training programs.
- Enhancing organizational leadership and capacity building. Examples might include agricultural organizations seeking to develop leaders internally.
- Creating educational and/or training opportunities. Examples might include organizations 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.
Applications are accepted digitally until 5:00 pm on Thursday, May 2, 2024. You can apply at ag.colorado.gov/nextgen.