Fish and Wildlife Resources Fund Grants
Colorado’s Fish and Wildlife Resources Fund Grants support research and projects mitigating and restoring fish and wildlife habitats impacted by water facilities.
Funder: Colorado Water Conservation Board
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: No fixed cap; grants cover up to 50% of eligible project costs (mitigation, enhancement, species recovery, or existing project grants)
Summary: Funds Colorado-based projects that mitigate, enhance, or support the recovery of fish and wildlife resources impacted by water-related activities.
Key Information: Applicants must consult with CWCB staff before applying; matching funds required.
Description
The Fish and Wildlife Resources Fund Grants, administered by the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB), support projects designed to mitigate, enhance, or aid the recovery of fish and wildlife resources in Colorado that are impacted by water diversion, delivery, or storage facilities. The program's goal is to balance water resource development with the protection and restoration of aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Grants are available for mitigation, enhancement, and species recovery projects, as well as for projects addressing impacts from both new and existing water facilities.
