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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 | Pothook Ranch CE - Acquire High Priority Habitat - Capital | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $1,424,300.00 | 2357 |
| 2017 | Phantom Canyon Preserve River Trail | The Nature Conservancy | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $28,728.00 | |
| 2017 | Inspire Lamar | City of Lamar | Generation Wild | $920,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Pine River Library Park | Town of Bayfield | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $255,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Basham Park Revitalization Project | City of Creede | Mini Grants | $45,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Elkhorn Creek Forest Restoration | The Nature Conservancy | Habitat Restoration | $75,123.21 | |
| 2017 | Parks 2017 Outdoor Expo | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $14,960.53 | |
| 2017 | Cherry Creek State Park - Main Lift Station Replacement | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $351,750.00 | |
| 2017 | Orchard Avenue School Yard Initiative | City of Grand Junction | School Yard Initiative (SPYI) | $110,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Ross Ranch | Colorado Open Lands | Conservation Easement Transaction Costs | $38,700.00 | 164.39 |
| 2017 | Johnson Ranch, Glade Park | Colorado West Land Trust | Open Space | $308,500.00 | 680 |
| 2017 | Lory State Park - Solider Canyon Group Picnic Area (GPA) | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $600,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Boyd Lake State Park - Water Tap Upgrade | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $255,031.17 | |
| 2017 | Clear Creek Greenway: East Idaho Springs Planning | City of Idaho Springs | Planning and Capacity | $100,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Swift Ponds Russian Olive Removal and Noxious Weed Eradication | Colorado Open Lands | Habitat Restoration | $24,890.00 | |
| 2017 | Poudre River and Floodplain Habitat Restoration at Kingfisher Point | City of Fort Collins | Habitat Restoration | $100,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Sunfire Ranch | Pitkin County | Open Space | $1,000,000.00 | 1197 |
| 2017 | South Park Baseball & Soccer Fields | South Park Park and Recreation District | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $350,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Baker's Peak Ranch Conservation Easement Project | Colorado Open Lands | Open Space | $625,000.00 | 7311 |
| 2017 | Barr Lake State Park - ADA Fishing Pier | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $250,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Mary Carter Greenway East Bank Trail | South Suburban Park and Rec District | Connect | $1,000,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Little Salt Wash Park Expansion | City of Fruita | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $131,829.00 | 4.78 |
| 2017 | Palisade Skate Park Phase I Build | Town of Palisade | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $150,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Peaks to Plains Trail - Mouth of Clear Creek Canyon Segment | Jefferson County | Connect | $2,000,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Flanders Ranch AE - Acquire High Priority Habitat - Capital | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $100,000.00 | |
| 2017 | South Lakewood Elementary School Playground | City of Lakewood | School Yard Initiative (SPYI) | $110,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Schultz Cattle and Elk | Montezuma Land Conservancy | Conservation Easement Transaction Costs | $46,000.00 | 225 |
| 2017 | Crawford State Park- Clear Fork Campground Renovation | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $740,630.00 | |
| 2017 | Evergreen North Lake Trail Planning Project | Evergreen Park and Recreation District | Planning and Capacity | $100,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Lake Pueblo State Park - Swim Beach Renovations | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $790,650.00 | |
| 2017 | Poudre Nature Trails | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $186,024.00 | |
| 2017 | Crawford State Park Recreational Management | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $36,500.00 | |
| 2017 | Steamboat State Park - Willow Creek Dam Tower Refurbishment | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $1,152,801.00 | |
| 2017 | Routt County Fairgrounds Improvements | Routt County | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $350,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Surface Creek Trail Improvement, Connection, and Extension Phase I | Town of Cedaredge | Mini Grants | $28,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Elkhead State Park - Campground Development | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $1,500,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Lake County Open Space Initiative Ecosystem Management Plan | Lake County | Planning and Capacity | $67,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Get Outdoors Leadville! | Lake County | Generation Wild | $3,511,481.58 | |
| 2017 | Montezuma School to Farm Manaugh Garden Project and Ohana Kuleana Community | City of Cortez | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $25,200.00 | |
| 2017 | Yampa River State Park Recreational Management | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $57,500.00 | |
| 2017 | Year 1 - Programs and Pathways Get Outdoors Leadville! | Lake County | Generation Wild | $552,893.42 | |
| 2017 | Palisade Plunge Planning Grant | Town of Palisade | Planning and Capacity | $42,951.64 | |
| 2017 | Get Outdoors Leadville! FY23 | Lake County | Generation Wild | $435,625.00 | |
| 2016 | Black Canyon Road/Voth Acquisition Grant | City of Manitou Springs | Open Space | $293,000.00 | 33.48 |
| 2016 | Ellicott School District Sports Fields Expansion Project | El Paso County | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $343,913.00 | |
| 2016 | Chatfield State Park - Camper Service Building | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $71,517.03 | |
| 2016 | Manitou Springs Baby Splash Pool | City of Manitou Springs | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $80,500.00 | |
| 2016 | Playground and Landscaping Elements in River Run at Oxford-City of Sheridan | City of Sheridan | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $350,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Garfield County Inspire Initiative | Garfield County | Generation Wild | $75,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Cascade Creek Trail | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $51,480.00 |
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.
