YOUTH
Tailoring outreach, engagement, and development to support upcoming leaders is part of IAC's commitment to see beyond what we need right now to ensure the health and prosperity of future generations. Our youth programs equip Native youth with employable skills, higher education resources, immersive learning experiences and virtual engagement opportunities nationwide.
PURPOSE
In response to the growing age gap in the agriculture industry, IAC prioritizes youth and young adult programs. We wholeheartedly believe that youth are the future and deserve a head start.
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The Youth program offers leadership development opportunities such as internships, fellowships and apprenticeships, plus technical assistance to support youth agricultural endeavors.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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PROJECT LEAP
The response to Project LEAP this year was incredible! While submissions are now closed, applications already received will carry over to the next round. We anticipate reopening the program in December 2025 at our annual conference—so stay tuned for details on when applications officially reopen.
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Through Project LEAP, Native youth are gaining resources to invest in their professional development across agriculture, natural resources, and food systems. Participants can apply for awards of up to $500 to help fuel their projects and opportunities.
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We extend our deepest thanks to Newman’s Own Foundation, our partners, and every community member who applied or helped spread the word. Your support makes Project LEAP possible, and together we are celebrating the passion, innovation, and commitment of Native youth across Indian Country.
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ADVISORY COUNCIL
The IAC Native Youth Advisory Council serves as the advising body for the IAC Youth program, ensuring the needs of youth in Indian Country are properly met within IAC programs.
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Applications for 2024 will be accepted on a rolling basis until positions have been filled. Eligible applicants must be 18-27 years of age. Successful NYAC applicants will serve in shaping the leadership roles that this body will carry forward.
The following regions have open council positions: Eastern, Northwest, Rocky Mountain, Southeast, and Southern Plains.
ADVISORY
Native Youth Advisory Council
Native Youth Advisory Council
Niagara Rockbridge
Navajo
Native Youth Advisory Council
Native Youth Advisory Council
Native Youth Advisory Council
Keanu Henry
Alaska
Native Youth Advisory Council
Native Youth Advisory Council
Marcellus McDonald
Western
Native Youth Advisory Council
Sarah Chatter
Southwest
Native Youth Advisory Council
2025 BOB MILLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Preference will be given to full-time (12 credit hours or more) undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Business, Agriculture Education, Agriculture Engineering, Animal Science, Environmental Management, Horticulture, Natural Resource Management, Range Management, Soil Science, Veterinary Medicine, or other related fields of food or agricultural study. Part-time and/or graduate students will be considered after full-time undergraduate students.
Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.25.
If you have any questions about the application, please contact Sunshine Tso at sunshine@indianag.org.
Application Deadline: March 31st, 2025 at 11:59 PM (PST)
If the application deadline is extended, it will be a first come, first serve basis.​
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Youth Program Director
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Youth Program Specialist
Youth Program Specialist