Born to Be Wild License Plate Grant Program
Forecasted
Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Born to Be Wild License Plate Grant Program funds creative outreach and education projects to support gray wolf conflict mitigation and conservation in Colorado.
Funder: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per project; minimum $5,000; annual program funding typically $50,000; 12-month project period.
Summary: Funds innovative outreach and education projects that promote gray wolf conflict mitigation through specialty license plate sales in Colorado.
Key Information: Grant is awarded annually; open to Colorado nonprofits, educational institutions, and government agencies; other entities considered case-by-case.
Description
The Born to Be Wild License Plate Grant Program, administered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, supports projects that raise awareness and promote the Born to Be Wild specialty license plate. The program’s goal is to engage and educate the public about the plate’s significance, increasing sales to fund nonlethal methods for mitigating conflicts with gray wolves. Priority is given to innovative and creative marketing strategies—including social media campaigns, educational materials, and outreach initiatives—that enhance public understanding and support for gray wolf conservation efforts in Colorado.
