The Leadership Bootcamp Grant program provides training, mentorship, and funding to communities and regions initiating leadership programs. This program is a result of the Governor's Empower Rural Iowa Initiative.
If Iowa wants rural communities to survive and thrive, it will take strong local leadership. Many rural communities have created effective leadership programs, as have various Iowa industries. Leveraging these efforts as examples and partners, this program targets rural communities who want to start a local leadership program and work to engage participants in community leadership roles. Grantees will participate in a half-day bootcamp resulting in a work plan and a one-year mentorship.
Bootcamp Grantee recipients are encouraged to attend the annual Leadership Exchange event immediately prior to the Leadership Bootcamp. Registration is significantly reduced for all Bootcamp grantees who attend the Leadership Exchange event. A registration code will be provided with confirmation of grant funding.
6th Annual Iowa Leadership Exchange
The Annual Iowa Leadership Exchange is an educational event held to bolster existing rural leadership programs. This year's event will be held in Indianola on October 28 and 29.
Eligibility
- City or county government, federally tax-exempt nonprofit agencies and foundations
Application Process
- Online application
- Please review the program details and expectations of participation on the grant application.
- Applications accepted on a rolling basis until October 1, 2024.