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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Mountain View Adventure Park | City of Cripple Creek | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $209,175.35 | |
| 2017 | Arkansas Headwaters - Placer Development Phase II | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $559,314.87 | |
| 2017 | Hutt Ranch | Gunnison Ranchland Conservation Legacy | Conservation Easement Transaction Costs | $38,700.00 | 200.67 |
| 2017 | Menoken Farm Conservation Easement Fall 2016 | Colorado West Land Trust | Conservation Easement Transaction Costs | $47,600.00 | 176.99 |
| 2017 | Rifle Gap State Park Recreational Management | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $14,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Lazy V Quarter Circle Phase II - Acquire High Priority Habitat - Capital | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $256,962.00 | 320 |
| 2017 | McKay Lake Park and Open Lands | City and County of Broomfield | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $350,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Las Colonias Park Riparian Area | City of Grand Junction | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $17,550.00 | |
| 2017 | Invasive and Noxious Weed Management | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $338,661.99 | |
| 2017 | Town of Eagle to Horn Ranch Open Space Trail | Eagle County | Connect | $2,000,000.00 | |
| 2017 | North St. Vrain Creek Restoration in Button Rock Preserve | City of Longmont | Habitat Restoration | $43,004.92 | |
| 2017 | Sylvan Lake State Park Recreational Management | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $55,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Nottingham Park: Destination Jump, Splash, and Learn! | Town of Avon | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $350,000.00 | |
| 2017 | 2017 CYCA Admin Fee | Colorado Youth Corps Association | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $60,000.00 | |
| 2017 | St. Vrain State Park Recreational Management | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $87,500.00 | |
| 2017 | Youth Corps - Nature Kids / Jovenes de la Naturaleza | City of Lafayette | Generation Wild | $14,316.66 | |
| 2017 | Wildcat Trail | Thompson Rivers Park and Rec District | Planning and Capacity | $57,516.57 | |
| 2017 | Arickaree School Playground | Washington County | School Yard Initiative (SPYI) | $110,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Hardscrabble Ranch Open Space | The Conservation Fund | Protect | $3,100,000.00 | 1540 |
| 2017 | Waneka Lake - Nature Kids / Jovenes de la Naturaleza | City of Lafayette | Generation Wild | $19,205.00 | |
| 2017 | Year 1 - Programs and Pathways - Nature Kids / Jovenes de la Naturaleza | City of Lafayette | Generation Wild | $591,847.00 | |
| 2017 | Year 2 - Programs and Pathways- Nature Kids / Jovenes de la Naturaleza | City of Lafayette | Generation Wild | $591,847.00 | |
| 2017 | Nature Kids / Jovenes de la Naturaleza | City of Lafayette | Generation Wild | $2,577,662.66 | |
| 2017 | Cheyenne Mountain State Park Recreational Management | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $166,126.45 | |
| 2017 | The Mancos Elementary Playground Redesign Project | Town of Mancos | School Yard Initiative (SPYI) | $110,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Black Forest Area Trails and Forest Restoration | El Paso County | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $45,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Intemann Trail Fire Mitigation Project | City of Manitou Springs | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $30,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Prewitt Wetlands Enhancement | Colorado Open Lands | Habitat Restoration | $109,658.00 | |
| 2017 | Mt. Columbia Trail, Phase 2 | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $130,009.00 | |
| 2017 | Jones Park Bear Creek Greenback Cutthroat Trout Habitat Restoration Project | El Paso County | Habitat Restoration | $75,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Venezia Park Universally Accessible Playground | City of Colorado Springs | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $350,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Replace Gunsight Bridge | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $17,850.00 | |
| 2017 | City of Greeley Natural Area Improvement | City of Greeley | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $41,700.00 | |
| 2017 | Cerise Park Open Space Invasive Weed Management | City of Montrose | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $13,800.00 | |
| 2017 | Complete the Ring Planning Project | City of Colorado Springs | Planning and Capacity | $100,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Falcon Dog Park | El Paso County | Mini Grants | $45,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Kane Ranch Open Space Master Plan | El Paso County | Planning and Capacity | $30,000.00 | |
| 2017 | The Nature Center at Butler Corner | Montezuma Land Conservancy | Open Space | $264,560.00 | 263 |
| 2017 | Forest Green at the Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning | City of Colorado Springs | School Yard Initiative (SPYI) | $110,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Edison Park at Venetian Village | City of Colorado Springs | School Yard Initiative (SPYI) | $110,000.00 | |
| 2017 | WRV 2018 Trails Projects | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $136,811.00 | |
| 2017 | Buffalo Pass Trails | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $23,506.00 | |
| 2017 | Uncompahgre Single-Track Plan | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $45,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Capital Development Program - Management | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $603,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Natural Resources Management Program - Operating | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $1,092,500.00 | |
| 2017 | 16153 Wetlands Conservation - Capital | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $2,811,902.94 | |
| 2017 | Stacked Lazy Three Ranch - Agate Prairie Conservation Legacy | Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust | Protect | $364,300.00 | 5044.54 |
| 2017 | Basin Ranch - Agate Prairie Conservation Legacy | Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust | Protect | $244,800.00 | 3530.48 |
| 2017 | Wilson Creek - Agate Prairie Conservation Legacy | Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust | Protect | $1,500,000.00 | 14086.87 |
| 2017 | Propagation of Aquatic Species at Risk | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $575,000.00 |
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.
