Save the date to join us in Pella on October 27-28, 2026 for the Annual Leadership Exchange event!
2025 Iowa Leadership Exchange at Simpson College in Indianola.
The Iowa Leadership Exchange is an educational event held to bolster existing leadership programs, support a statewide network of leaders, and empower communities to grow local leaders.
Registration will open in July!
Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Exchange Event Chair Himar Hernandez, himarh@iastate.edu, for more information.
Grant Application
Leadership Bootcamp Guidelines
- Supports communities, cities, counties, and nonprofits in Iowa
- Helps organizations launch, relaunch, or refresh leadership development programs
- Provides training, mentorship, and seed funding
- Offers a $1,000 grant award to selected applicants
Leadership Bootcamp Application Webinar Recording
A Leadership Bootcamp Grant informational webinar was held on June 25 at 10 a.m. It featured an opportunity to;
- Learn about the grant opportunity and application process
- Review eligibility requirements and expectations
- Hear from past recipients
- Ask questions of staff and committee members
Click on the link about to access the webinar Zoom recording
Applications will close on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Grant Application
Questions can be emailed to director@iowardc.org.
Leadership Bootcamp Application Webinar Available
An overview of the application process for the 2026 Leadership Bootcamp grant program was provided during a webinar om June 24th. But the entire Zoom event was recorded and is available. https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/Kr2mdfziD4Vgzk0i5jSysetQiXvtpXZ00dScpGHqC0XENyfy3ArNpL8rIojTPT0I.6UccdpMVLGy-AL-w Passcode: *a!859P? Contact director@iowardc.org with questions,
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