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With help from GOCO grants, partners have completed over 5,800 projects in all 64 Colorado counties. From parks and trails to stewardship and restoration efforts, these projects address urgent issues and ensure the future health of Colorado’s natural resources, wildlife, and communities.
Select a county below for a summary of GOCO’s impact in that area, or select ‘Project Map’ to explore project examples across the state.
Project Finder
Use the tool below to find projects we’ve funded by county, program, year, and more. See the County Map above to download a PDF list of all grants GOCO has awarded in any given county. Please note that some multi-county, regional, and statewide projects are not included in the PDF lists or the Project Finder. As always, we can help; simply mail info@goco.org if you need more information.
| Fiscal Year | Project Name | Organization | Grant Type | Grant Amount | Acres Conserved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | The City Park Center for the Environment | City and County of Denver | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $30,688.00 | |
| 1998 | James P. Beckwourth Outdoor Education Center | City and County of Denver | Planning and Capacity | $30,000.00 | |
| 1998 | Natural Areas Management Guidelines | City and County of Denver | Planning and Capacity | $25,000.00 | |
| 1998 | Youth in Natural Resources (YNR) | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $67,200.00 | |
| 1998 | Colorado Youth Naturally (CYN) | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $30,000.00 | |
| 1998 | Lone Mesa II Ranch / Colorado Landscapes Legacy | Colorado State Parks | Legacy | $3,199,314.00 | 7979 |
| 1998 | Lone Mesa - Redd Ranch / Colorado Landscapes Legacy | Colorado State Parks | Legacy | $849,266.25 | 2171 |
| 1998 | Lone Mesa - Adams Ranch / Colorado Landscapes Legacy | Colorado State Parks | Legacy | $598,612.75 | 1529 |
| 1998 | Urgent Land Acquisitions - Bluegreen Corp - Castlewood Canyon | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $549,872.00 | |
| 1998 | Project SKATEPARKer | Town of Parker | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $56,250.00 | |
| 1998 | Roxborough Community Parks Master Plan - Phase 2 | Roxborough Village Metro District | Mini Grants | $7,000.00 | |
| 1998 | Maytag Ranch/Columbine | The Conservation Fund | Open Space | $200,000.00 | 542 |
| 1998 | Gateway Mesa Acquisition | Town of Castle Rock | Open Space | $250,000.00 | 199.37 |
| 1998 | Capacity Building and Landowner Contact Initiative | Douglas Land Conservancy | Planning and Capacity | $35,000.00 | |
| 1998 | East and West Brush Creek / Colorado Landscapes Legacy | Colorado State Parks | Legacy | $5,300,000.00 | 1782 |
| 1998 | Gypsum Meadow Park | Town of Gypsum | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $48,750.00 | |
| 1998 | Roaring Fork Valley Biological Inventory | Pitkin County | Planning and Capacity | $25,000.00 | |
| 1998 | Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers Start Up | Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers | Planning and Capacity | $15,000.00 | |
| 1998 | Urgent Land Acquisitions - JL Ranch - Cheyenne Mountain | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $396,885.53 | |
| 1998 | Ellicott Community Park and Playground Facility | Ellicott Metropolitan District | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $20,125.00 | |
| 1998 | Palmer Park Master Plan Implementation - Phase I | City of Colorado Springs | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $100,000.00 | |
| 1998 | Myron Stratton Acquisition | City of Colorado Springs | Open Space | $500,000.00 | 306 |
| 1998 | City of Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation Master Plan | City of Colorado Springs | Planning and Capacity | $40,000.00 | |
| 1998 | Pikes Peak Greenway to Bear Creek Park Trail Connection | City of Colorado Springs | Trails | $60,000.00 | |
| 1998 | Elbert Park Expansion | Elbert County | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $37,500.00 | |
| 1998 | Future Park Land Acquisition aka Larmer Park | Town of Elizabeth | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $50,000.00 | 3.2 |
| 1998 | Bandt Park Playground Equipment | Town of Elizabeth | Mini Grants | $7,000.00 | |
| 1998 | Elbert County Open Space, Parks and Trails Plan | Elbert County | Planning and Capacity | $28,768.74 | |
| 1998 | Penrose Park Improvements | Penrose Park and Recreation District | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $56,250.00 | |
| 1998 | Acres of Ireland County Park | Fremont County | Mini Grants | $6,715.08 | |
| 1998 | Pioneer Park Playground Equipment Replacement Project | City of Florence | Mini Grants | $7,000.00 | |
| 1998 | Youth Skateboard Ramps and Site Construction | Town of New Castle | Mini Grants | $7,000.00 | |
| 1998 | Jerome Park Ranch Conservation Easement | Pitkin County | Open Space | $720,000.00 | 4773 |
| 1998 | Gilpin County Ball Field Improvement Project, Phase III | Gilpin County | Mini Grants | $5,394.33 | |
| 1998 | Urgent Land Acquisitions - Gruchy - Golden Gate Canyon | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $18,879.74 | 160 |
| 1998 | DPOR - Fraser to Granby Multi-Use Trail | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $117,000.00 | |
| 1998 | Lower Muddy Creek Wetlands / Colorado Wetlands Initiative Legacy | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Legacy | $6,500.00 | |
| 1998 | Multi-Purpose Play Surface | Fraser Valley Metro Rec District | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $16,875.00 | |
| 1998 | Grand County Open Space Identification and Acquisition Plan | Grand County | Planning and Capacity | $31,813.00 | |
| 1998 | Guerrieri #1 - Lazy F Bar Ranch / Gunnison Ranchlands Legacy | Gunnison Ranchland Conservation Legacy | Legacy | $754,367.00 | 180 |
| 1998 | Taramarcaz / Gunnison Ranchlands Legacy | Gunnison Ranchland Conservation Legacy | Legacy | $534,770.00 | 650 |
| 1998 | Pringle - Waunita Hot Springs / Gunnison Ranchlands Legacy | Gunnison Ranchland Conservation Legacy | Legacy | $464,889.00 | 872 |
| 1998 | Davis / Gunnison Ranchlands Legacy Project | Gunnison Ranchland Conservation Legacy | Legacy | $458,350.00 | 400 |
| 1998 | Field #1 / Gunnison Ranchlands Legacy | Gunnison Ranchland Conservation Legacy | Legacy | $445,912.00 | |
| 1998 | Redden / Gunnison Ranchlands Legacy | Gunnison Ranchland Conservation Legacy | Legacy | $362,313.00 | 995 |
| 1998 | Peterson 1/ Gunnison Ranchlands Legacy Project | Gunnison Ranchland Conservation Legacy | Legacy | $518,509.00 | |
| 1998 | Crosson Ranch / Gunnison Ranchlands Legacy | Gunnison Ranchland Conservation Legacy | Legacy | $248,863.00 | 470.52 |
| 1998 | Guerrieri Ranch #2 - Mill Creek - Mountain Tract / Gunnison Ranchlands Legacy | Gunnison Ranchland Conservation Legacy | Legacy | $247,566.00 | 160 |
| 1998 | Field #2 / Gunnison Ranchlands Legacy Project | Gunnison Ranchland Conservation Legacy | Legacy | $178,900.00 | 160 |
| 1998 | Nelson - Buckhorn Ranch / Gunnison Ranchlands Legacy | Gunnison Ranchland Conservation Legacy | Legacy | $163,300.00 | 150 |
Annual Reports
Learn more about the impacts of GOCO funding through these publications, which contain letters from the Executive Director, impact numbers, project stories, and photography.
Program Spotlight: Generation Wild
Launched in 2015, the Generation Wild program invests in coalitions of youth-serving organizations called ‘Generation Wild communities’ that offer free or low-cost outdoors programs and pathways to careers to their local communities.
Twelve existing Generation Wild communities have delivered over 7,000 programs to 270,000 participants. In 2024, GOCO awarded planning grants to four coalitions to advance their missions and explore joining the Generation Wild network. With this program, GOCO aims to help more of Colorado’s kids and families experience the benefits of nature and outdoor play.
