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Colorado Recreation Grants

Explore 78 grant opportunities

2024 Winter Colorado Water Plan Grants
Contact for amount
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports various water-related projects in Colorado, such as conservation, water supply, and watershed health, aimed at enhancing the state's water management and sustainability efforts.

Environment
City or township governments
United Way of Mesa Countyโ€™s Community Impact Fund
Contact for amount
United Way of Mesa County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Mesa County that provide essential health and human services focused on fostering healthy communities, financial security, and youth opportunities.

Health
Nonprofits
Gates Family Foundation Capital Grants
Contact for amount
Gates Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Colorado to support infrastructure projects that enhance community well-being, particularly in rural or low-income areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
$1,250,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to local, county, state, or tribal public agencies in Colorado for acquiring land and developing outdoor recreational areas for permanent public use.

Environment
City or township governments
Conservation Service Corps Grants 2026
$1,500,000
Great Outdoors Colorado
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based organizations in employing youth and young adults for outdoor conservation and restoration projects on public lands, enhancing the state's ecosystems and recreational spaces.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Off-Highway Vehicle Grants
Contact for amount
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to government agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve off-highway vehicle trails, enhance safety, and promote environmental sustainability in Colorado.

Recreation
County governments
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)ย 
Contact for amount
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and other eligible entities for projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities, enhance community quality of life, and promote environmentally sustainable transportation alternatives.

Transportation
City or township governments
Community Impact Program
$2,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Colorado communities and organizations for the development and maintenance of outdoor spaces, such as parks and trails, to improve public access to nature.

Environment
City or township governments
Neighborhood Mini-Grants
$1,000
City of Fort Collins
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides funding for small, resident-led projects in Fort Collins that promote community engagement, sustainability, and inclusivity within neighborhoods.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnerships Grants - Plan Development Grants
$250,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

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.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Ralph L. and Florence R. Burgess Trust Fund Grant
$30,000
Ralph L. and Florence R. Burgess Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Denver that promote and enhance the performing arts, fostering cultural and artistic contributions to the community.

Arts
Nonprofits
Fishing is Fun Program
$700,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to local governments, conservation groups, and nonprofits in Colorado to improve fishing access and enhance aquatic habitats for public angling.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
United Way of the Yampa Valley Grant
$5,000
United Way of the Yampa Valley (UWYV)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Routt, Moffat, and Rio Blanco counties, Colorado, to support programs that improve education, financial stability, and health for low-income and at-risk individuals.

Education
Nonprofits
Wetlands for Wildlife Grants
$1,121,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This grant provides funding for projects that restore and enhance wetlands and riparian areas in Colorado, benefiting waterfowl and improving public hunting opportunities, and is open to various organizations, including government agencies and nonprofits.

Environment
State governments
CCCF Monarch Mountain Impact Grants
$10,000
Chaffee County Community Foundation (CCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Chaffee County, Colorado, to implement community-focused projects that promote environmental sustainability, recreation, humanitarian efforts, and community support.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Impact
$2,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides funding to Colorado cities, towns, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve outdoor access and enhance community well-being through the development and maintenance of parks, trails, and natural areas.

Recreation
City or township governments
Conservation Trust Fund (CTF)
$81,760,837
Colorado Department of Local Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to local governments for improving parks, recreation services, and conserving natural resources through the acquisition, development, and maintenance of public sites.

Environment
County governments
Town of Avon Community Grant Program
$10,000
Town of Avon
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential programs and services addressing housing, food insecurity, and childcare needs in the Avon, Colorado community.

Community Development
Nonprofits