Reimbursement
Colorado Agricultural Workforce Development Program (AWDP) Internship Reimbursement
Colorado Department of Agriculture
What you can get
Up to 50% of the actual cost to employ each intern • $5,000 per intern, up to 3 internships per business per year • Costs are reimbursed only after the grant agreement is effective.
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, small business, Colorado farms, ranches and other agricultural businesses hiring interns
- Coverage
- CO
- Deadline & timing
- Due November 2, 2026. Applications for 2027 internships opened October 1, 2026 and close November 2, 2026 at 5:00 pm MT. Notices to applicants mid-December 2026; internships run January 1 to December 31, 2027 (official page, read 2026-10-12).
beginning farmer
Optional expert service · $249
Turn program research into an application package.
An eligibility screen for one farm, a shortlist of up to three relevant programs, and draft practice justifications and a document checklist for one selected application. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.
Last verified Oct 12, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.