Iowa Corn I-LEAD (Leadership Enhancement and Development) Program

Q: How much funding does Iowa Corn I-LEAD (Leadership Enhancement and Development) Program provide?

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Q: When is the deadline for Iowa Corn I-LEAD (Leadership Enhancement and Development) Program?

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Q: Who is eligible for Iowa Corn I-LEAD (Leadership Enhancement and Development) Program?

Eligible applicants: Individuals interested in leadership roles within commodity organizations.

Iowa Corn Grower's Association

Foundation Annual Youth Leadership Grants Agriculture Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Individuals interested in leadership roles within commodity organizations

Other requirements

Industry professionals
Farmers and producers

Overview

Iowa Corn I-LEAD Program

A two-year intensive leadership development program for industry professionals and farmers to increase knowledge and understanding of the corn industry. This is Class 11 of the program.

Program Details

Geographic Scope: Iowa and beyond (includes domestic and international missions)

Focus Areas:

Leadership development
Effective communication
Policy development
Global agriculture
Industry networking
Farmer and producer volunteer development

Program Structure

Duration: Two years
Meetings: Approximately ten meetings over two years
Includes:
- Experience in Washington D.C.
- Domestic mission
- Optional international mission

Eligibility

Industry professionals
Farmers and producers
Individuals interested in leadership roles within commodity organizations

Contact Information

Rachel Zumbach, Public Relations Manager
Sponsors: Iowa Corn Promotion Board and Iowa Corn Growers Association

How to Apply

Application Process

Submit Application
- Applications available on Iowa Corn's website
- Submit by the deadline
Selection Criteria
- Application quality
- Essay
- References
- Background and experience
Contact for Questions
- Rachel Zumbach, Public Relations Manager
- Email: rzumbach@iowacorn.org
- Phone: 515-225-9242

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What Iowa Corn Grower's Association actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 33
Total given: $8.94M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,040–$3.2M

By dollars: Tennessee 36%, District of Columbia 31%, Texas 19%. Top recipient cities: Des Moines, IA; Washington, DC; Ankeny, IA.
53% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
39% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) · Nashville, TN

General support, outreach & education programs

$3.2M
US Grains Council (Usgc) · Washington, DC

General support, outreach & education programs

$2.72M
US Meat Export Federation (Usmef) · Dallas, TX

General support, outreach & education programs

$1.7M
Kansas Corn Commission · Manhattan, KS

E85 expansion support

$250K
Iowa State University (ISU) · Ames, IA

Research grant, general support, outreach & education programs

$109K