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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Applewood Golf Course Acquisition | Prospect Recreation and Park District | Protect | $3,000,000.00 | 148 |
| 2016 | Ouray Hot Springs Pool Project | City of Ouray | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $275,281.00 | |
| 2016 | New Castle LoVa Trail | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $43,022.32 | |
| 2016 | Rifle Gap State Park - Landscaping and Irrigation Conversion | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $179,550.00 | |
| 2016 | Rifle Gap State Park - Water Treatment Plant Upgrade | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $472,500.00 | |
| 2016 | Rifle Gap State Park Recreational Management | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $12,811.51 | |
| 2016 | Lawrence Elementary Playground | City of Arvada | School Yard Initiative (SPYI) | $100,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Ellicott School District Sports Fields Expansion Project | El Paso County | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $343,913.00 | |
| 2016 | Glas Deffryn Ranch: Yampa River Parcel | Yampa Valley Land Trust | Open Space | $225,000.00 | 86.25 |
| 2016 | Stratton Town Park Improvement Project | Town of Stratton | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $130,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Wilson Creek Ranch Conservation Easement | Palmer Land Conservancy | Open Space | $300,000.00 | 1135 |
| 2016 | County Fairgrounds Outdoor Recreation Improvements | El Paso County | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $275,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Faith Hinkley Memorial Park Phase II | City of Monte Vista | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $70,000.00 | |
| 2016 | The Coal Creek Corridor Improvement Project | Town of Erie | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $11,700.00 | |
| 2016 | Brownie Hills - The San Luis Valley - Conserving habitat and reconnecting commun | Western Rivers Conservancy | Protect | $2,300,000.00 | 17019.15 |
| 2016 | Marine Road Open Space Invasive Weed Management | City of Montrose | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $15,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Community Conservation Initiative: Redefining the Business Model through Communi | Montezuma Land Conservancy | Conservation Excellence | $43,500.00 | |
| 2016 | 28 Hole - Aubert Ranch - Acquire High Priority Habitat | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $225,000.00 | 720 |
| 2016 | Kit Carson County Fairgrounds Enhancement Project | Kit Carson County | Mini Grants | $43,799.87 | |
| 2016 | River Valley Restoration 2016 | Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $12,600.00 | |
| 2016 | Rouse Park Pickleball Courts | Canon City Area Metro. Rec. and Park District | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $91,534.00 | |
| 2016 | Manitou Springs Baby Splash Pool | City of Manitou Springs | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $80,500.00 | |
| 2016 | Chatfield State Park - Camper Service Building | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $71,517.03 | |
| 2016 | Capital Development Program - Management | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $603,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Public Information Program | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $271,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Environmental Education Program | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $246,026.53 | |
| 2016 | The Back 40 | Montezuma Land Conservancy | Open Space | $100,000.00 | 50.06 |
| 2016 | Volunteer Program | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $306,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Youth Programs | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $947,187.50 | |
| 2016 | State Trails Program - Operating | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $259,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Water Program Operations | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $137,212.85 | |
| 2016 | Acquire High Priority Habitat - Operations | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $431,023.23 | |
| 2016 | Invasive and Noxious Weed Management | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $353,935.45 | |
| 2016 | Fuels Mitigation Management Program | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $293,429.15 | |
| 2016 | Natural Resources Management Program - Operating | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $1,092,500.00 | |
| 2016 | Enhance Habitat on Lands and Water | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $462,567.10 | |
| 2016 | Wetlands Conservation - Capital | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $700,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Propagation of Aquatic Species at Risk | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $175,713.03 | |
| 2016 | GIS Habitat Information | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $173,556.42 | |
| 2016 | Native Species Protection | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $3,290,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $400,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Youth Programs | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $674,653.41 | |
| 2016 | Education and Volunteer Program | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $306,166.43 | |
| 2016 | GOCO Inspire Planning Grant | City of Pueblo | Generation Wild | $50,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Angler Education | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $161,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Wildlife Viewing - Program Operations | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $105,873.92 | |
| 2016 | Cache la Poudre GOCO Inspire Initiative Coalition | City of Greeley | Generation Wild | $75,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Lake County GOCO Inspire Initiative | Lake County | Generation Wild | $100,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Inspire Chaffee County Outdoors | Chaffee County | Planning and Capacity | $75,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Berrien - Staunton State Park - Land Acquisitions | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $194,000.00 |
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.
