Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnerships Initiative Grant Program
Forecasted
Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s grant funds regional partnerships to advance science-based conservation and sustainable outdoor recreation through collaborative planning and on-the-ground projects 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: Annual pool ~$10M; individual grants range from $50,000–$2,500,000 (1–3 year terms, depending on category)
Summary: Supports regional collaborations in Colorado to advance sustainable outdoor recreation and conservation through coordinated planning and on-the-ground projects.
Key Information: All deadlines are projected; confirm timing on the program website before applying.
Description
The Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnerships Initiative Grant Program, administered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in partnership with Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), funds regionally driven collaboratives (“Regional Partnerships”) that work to ensure thriving land, water, and wildlife across Colorado while expanding equitable, quality outdoor recreation opportunities. The program supports both the development and implementation of regional visions and action plans that align with Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy, enabling landscape-scale conservation and recreation outcomes. Coalitions benefit from technical resources, CPW staff support, and access to a statewide network of leaders in conservation and recreation.
