The Land Acquisition program supports urban and rural landscape, waterway, and habitat protection priorities and improves outdoor access.
Donor Name: Great Outdoors Colorado
State: Colorado
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/15/2026
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
The Land Acquisition Program supports land conservation projects that protect natural resources and wildlife habitat and/or migration corridors, connect to adjacent landscapes, enhance climate resilience, strengthen local economies, and provide scenic views and public outdoor access. This includes unique open spaces, natural areas, and agricultural lands with significant conservation values.
Priority will go to lands facing urgent threats, such as a significant land use change or other factors that will impair a property’s conservation or community values. In addition, GOCO prioritizes fee simple land acquisitions with public access and considers conservation easements when tax credits are financially insufficient or impractical.
Funding Information
Competitive proposals are generally up to $3 million per project.
Grant Period
1-3 years for project completion.
Eligible Grant Expenses
- Land acquisition costs at fair market value
- Transaction and due diligence costs, including staff time and capacity needed to complete the acquisition
- Site specific master and management plans, including community planning and engagement
- Immediate habitat restoration opportunities that protect or enhance ecological function on the acquired property, or immediate recreation asset development.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Organizations:
- 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.
