Oil and Gas Compensatory Mitigation Grant Program
Funds perpetual land conservation and habitat restoration projects to offset wildlife habitat impacts from oil and gas development in Colorado.
Funder: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Due Dates: July 31, 2026 | January 31, 2027
Funding Amounts: Funding availability fluctuates; no set minimum or maximum. Awards are based on available funds and project priorities.
Summary: Supports perpetual land conservation and habitat restoration projects to offset adverse impacts from oil and gas development in Colorado.
Key Information: Applications accepted year-round; bi-annual review with decisions in August and February.
Description
This program, administered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), funds perpetual private land conservation easements and, in some cases, fee-title or CPW-held conservation easement acquisitions. The goal is to mitigate unavoidable adverse impacts to high-priority wildlife habitats resulting from oil and gas development, using funds collected from operators as part of regulatory compensatory mitigation requirements. Eligible projects must focus on wildlife habitat conservation, restoration, or uplift within Colorado, with priorities and funding amounts determined by current program needs and available resources.
