The Community Impact program invests in projects that enhance a community’s quality of life and outdoor access.
Donor Name: Great Outdoors Colorado
State: Colorado
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/23/2026
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
Funding Information
$100,000 – $2,000,000 per project (GOCO may suggest a revised request amount, as needed).
Project Period
1-3 years for project completion, with flexibility based on deliverables
Eligible Grant Expenses
- Construction and other project implementation costs
- Land acquisitions for parks or recreation access
- Master plans, regional recreation plans, and site plans
- Staff and/or volunteer training or positions, consultants, or other professional services
- Transportation expenses for mileage, fuel, rental, etc.
- Equipment rental (discuss equipment purchase eligibility with GOCO)
- Community engagement, planning, and design processes
- Project communications and celebrations
Eligibility Criteria
- Colorado cities, towns, and counties
- Title 32 special districts eligible to receive Conservation Trust Fund distributions
- Land conservation organizations that support open space and natural area acquisitions
- Political subdivisions of the State of Colorado whose missions are to identify, manage, or acquire open space and natural areas
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife
For more information, visit GOCO.
