Applications will be accepted through May 1 for a grant program promoting development and training programs in the agricultural industry.

The NextGen Leadership Grant program will provide up to $25,000 in funding per project with up to $120,000 available.

“Programs qualifying for NextGen ag leadership grants must help lead new people into careers in the food and agriculture industry and help prepare them to become the industry’s leaders of tomorrow and beyond,” said Tom Lipetzky, director of the markets division at the Colorado Department of Agriculture. “CDA is focused on expanding access to learning and leadership opportunities for future generations in agriculture.”

Agricultural organizations and educational institutions may submit applications that show their proposed programs meet one or more priorities. Those priorities include developing individual leadership and entrepreneurial skills, enhancing organizational leadership and capacity building and creating educational and training opportunities.

A committee will review applications and make recommendations to the Colorado commissioner of agriculture for approval. Projects must be completed by the end of the state fiscal year.

Grant applications may be submitted through the website located at ag.colorado.gov/nextgen.