Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnerships Initiative Grant Program
Funds regional collaborations in Colorado for conservation, restoration, climate resilience, and equitable outdoor recreation aligned with Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy.
Funder: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Due Dates: May 29, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | July 22, 2026 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$2,500,000 per award; typical terms of 1–3 years; ~$10M awarded annually statewide
Summary: Supports regional collaboratives across Colorado to advance conservation, restoration, climate resilience, and equitable outdoor recreation in alignment with Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy.
Key Information: Letter of Intent required (except for Tribal applicants); multi-phase review; matching contributions encouraged.
Description
This grant program funds regionally driven collaboratives working to ensure Colorado’s land, water, and wildlife thrive while expanding equitable access to quality outdoor recreation. The initiative supports both the development and implementation of regional visions, plans, and projects that align with Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy. Funding is available for coalition capacity, planning, early win projects, and large-scale regional impact projects, with a focus on landscape-level conservation, climate resilience, and inclusive outdoor recreation.
