Colorado farms, ranches and agricultural businesses can be reimbursed up to 50% of an intern's employment cost (max $5,000 per intern, up to 3 interns) for 2027 internships that give at least 130 hours of hands-on training.
AWDP gives financial incentives to Colorado farms, ranches and other agricultural businesses that hire interns and train them hands-on for a career in agriculture. Awarded businesses may be reimbursed for up to 50% of the cost of employing each intern, up to $5,000 per intern, for up to 3 internships per year. Applications for 2027 internships are open and close November 2, 2026 at 5:00 pm MT.
Colorado farms, ranches, and other agricultural businesses
Businesses may apply for up to 3 internships per year
Interns receive at least 130 hours of on-the-job training
Internships run between January 1 and December 31, 2027; costs incurred before the grant agreement's effective date are not reimbursable
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