Wetlands for Wildlife Grants
The Wetlands for Wildlife Grants fund science-based projects to restore, enhance, or create wetlands and riparian habitats in Colorado, benefiting waterfowl and at-risk species.
Funder: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to ~$1.2 million total available; no set minimum or maximum; small requests (<$25,000) discouraged; typical project period up to 3 years.
Summary: Supports projects to restore, enhance, or create wetlands and riparian habitats in Colorado, benefiting waterfowl, at-risk species, and public recreation.
Key Information: This is a forecasted, annually recurring opportunity—dates are projected; consult the program page for updates.
Description
The Wetlands for Wildlife Grants program, administered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), funds voluntary, collaborative projects to restore, enhance, or create wetland and riparian habitats across Colorado. The program's dual goals are to improve the distribution and abundance of ducks (and support public waterfowl hunting) and to improve the status of declining or at-risk species by addressing their habitat needs. Eligible projects may include on-the-ground habitat work, planning, engineering, monitoring, and evaluation. CPW encourages applicants to leverage conservation tools and partnerships (e.g., with the Colorado Natural Heritage Program) to maximize project impact and sustainability.
