Leadership at Its Best™ (LAIB) Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Space available on rolling basis”
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Other requirements
- Wheat industry leaders and advocates
- NAWG and NWF participants
- Agricultural commodity association members
- Those interested in leadership development and agricultural advocacy
Overview
Leadership at Its Best™ Program
Partner Organizations: National Wheat Foundation (NWF) and National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG)
Geographic Scope: United States
Focus Areas: Leadership development, advocacy training, and agricultural policy
Program Overview:
Syngenta has designed an agricultural advocacy conference promoting cross-cultural exchange for commodity and trade associations. The conference features refreshed modules based on contemporary leadership thought, ideas, and techniques.
Program Content:
- Leadership training focused on various aspects and styles
- Priority issues facing agriculture
- Cross-commodity perspective and networking
- Empowerment for addressing tomorrow's challenges and opportunities
- Contemporary best practices in agricultural advocacy
Eligibility:
- Wheat industry leaders and advocates
- NAWG and NWF participants
- Agricultural commodity association members
- Those interested in leadership development and agricultural advocacy
Program Structure:
- Conference-style format
- Interactive modules and sessions
- Networking opportunities across agricultural sectors
- Focus on robust exchange of ideas
Benefits:
- Access to leading agricultural thought leaders
- Contemporary leadership training
- Cross-industry networking
- Advocacy skills development
- Policy education
Contact/Information:
- For more information, visit: leadershipatitsbest.com
- National Wheat Foundation
- 25 Massachusetts Ave NW, Suite 500B
- Washington, DC 20001
- Phone: 202.547.7800
How to Apply
Application Process
How to Apply:
- Visit leadershipatitsbest.com for full program details and registration
- Complete registration through official LAIB website
- Provide required participant information
Application Requirements:
- Registration information
- Agricultural affiliation/background
- Areas of interest or focus within the program
Selection/Registration Process:
- Open registration through LAIB official website
- Space available on rolling basis
- Confirmation of attendance and payment (if applicable)
Note: Detailed application and participation requirements should be obtained from the Leadership at Its Best™ official website (leadershipatitsbest.com).
What National Association of Wheat Growers Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
National Association of Wheat Growers Foundation reported $5,000 in grants for 2023 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2021, its most recent itemized filing.
- Grants in 2021
- 1
- Total given
- $97K
- Median grant
- $97K
- By dollars: Missouri 100%. Top recipient cities: Chesterfield, MO.
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