The Leadership Bootcamp Grant program provides training, mentorship and funding to rural communities and regions initiating leadership programs.
Donor Name: Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
State: Iowa
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/30/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000
Grant Duration: 20 months
Details:
This program is a result of the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative.
Strong leadership is required for Iowa’s rural communities to survive and thrive. 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 that want to start a local leadership program and work to engage participants in community leadership roles. Grantees will participate in a two-day bootcamp resulting in a work plan and a one-year mentorship.
The program is administered by the Center for Rural Revitalization, a division of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, in consultation with the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative Task Forces.
Funding Information
- Grant Award: $1,000
- Minimum $500 cash match requirement
- Disbursements will be made on a reimbursement basis.
Funding Period
All project activities and incurred expenses must occur within the eligible contracted funding period of October 15, 2023 – June 30, 2025.
Uses of funds
Grant funds and match dollars must be used for the development and implementation of a community leadership program. Eligible uses include but are not limited to travel costs associated with participating in the Exchange and Bootcamp; marketing materials; staff time on leadership program; room rentals; speaker fees; or purchase of equipment/materials. Food and beverage costs are not eligible expenses.
Eligibility Criteria
- City or county government, federally tax-exempt nonprofit agencies and foundations
- Applicants that are not a local government must include a letter of support from the mayor or a resolution from the city council.
For more information, visit IEDA.
