Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnerships Initiative Grant Program
Forecasted
Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Regional Partnerships Initiative Grant supports collaborative, science-driven projects for conservation and equitable outdoor recreation across Colorado.
Funder: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Letter of Intent) | July 2027 (Full application) | August 2027 (Tribal application)
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$2,500,000 per award; typical project terms 1–3 years; ~$10 million available annually statewide
Summary: Supports regional partnerships in Colorado to advance collaborative conservation, restoration, and equitable outdoor recreation projects aligned with the state's Outdoors Strategy.
Key Information: This is a forecasted cycle; all dates and details are projected—confirm on the program site before applying.
Description
This grant program, managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife in partnership with Great Outdoors Colorado, funds regionally driven collaboratives (Regional Partnerships) to develop and implement visions, plans, and projects that promote sustainable outdoor recreation and landscape-scale conservation across Colorado. The initiative aims to foster equitable access, enhance biodiversity, restore lands and waters, and strengthen local coalitions, all in alignment with Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy. Funding is available for capacity-building, planning, “early win” projects, and large-scale regional impact initiatives, including land acquisition and Tribal-led efforts.
