Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnerships Grants - Plan Development Grants
This funding opportunity supports Colorado non-profits and government entities in collaborating on conservation and recreation planning to enhance outdoor experiences and engage underrepresented communities.
The Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnerships Grants are designed to support regional collaboration and conservation and recreation planning in Colorado. These grants aim to ensure that Colorado’s land, water, and wildlife thrive while providing equitable and quality outdoor recreation experiences. Eligible applicants include Colorado non-profit organizations and government entities that represent a coalition with a broad range of outdoor interests. The grants are open for application twice a year, in February and September, with specific deadlines for letters of interest and applications. The funding amounts range from $25,000 to $250,000 depending on the type of grant, with a total of $4.9 million awarded since 2021. The initiative encourages coalitions to engage traditionally underrepresented communities in their planning and development efforts.
Award Range
$50,000 - $250,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes - 10% Match Required
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Colorado non-profit organizations and government entities that represent a coalition with a broad range of outdoor interests including, conservation, outdoor recreation, working lands, under-represented populations, and government interests OR demonstrate a commitment to building a coalition with these interests. Represent new or existing coalitions in areas that do not have a Regional Partnership OR represent an existing Regional Partnership. Please see the RPI map below to see if your coalition is eligible. Commitment to identifying community-driven conservation and sustainable outdoor recreation values, objectives and priorities while considering opportunities to inform Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy, a collaborative vision for conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable recreation.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
Morgan Anderson
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