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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 | 28 Hole - Aubert Ranch - Acquire High Priority Habitat | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $225,000.00 | 720 |
| 2016 | Community Conservation Initiative: Redefining the Business Model through Communi | Montezuma Land Conservancy | Conservation Excellence | $43,500.00 | |
| 2016 | Marine Road Open Space Invasive Weed Management | City of Montrose | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $15,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Brownie Hills - The San Luis Valley - Conserving habitat and reconnecting commun | Western Rivers Conservancy | Protect | $2,300,000.00 | 17019.15 |
| 2016 | The Coal Creek Corridor Improvement Project | Town of Erie | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $11,700.00 | |
| 2016 | Faith Hinkley Memorial Park Phase II | City of Monte Vista | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $70,000.00 | |
| 2016 | County Fairgrounds Outdoor Recreation Improvements | El Paso County | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $275,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Wilson Creek Ranch Conservation Easement | Palmer Land Conservancy | Open Space | $300,000.00 | 1135 |
| 2016 | Stratton Town Park Improvement Project | Town of Stratton | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $130,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Glas Deffryn Ranch: Yampa River Parcel | Yampa Valley Land Trust | Open Space | $225,000.00 | 86.25 |
| 2016 | Ellicott School District Sports Fields Expansion Project | El Paso County | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $343,913.00 | |
| 2016 | Lawrence Elementary Playground | City of Arvada | School Yard Initiative (SPYI) | $100,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Rifle Gap State Park Recreational Management | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $12,811.51 | |
| 2016 | Rifle Gap State Park - Water Treatment Plant Upgrade | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $472,500.00 | |
| 2016 | Rifle Gap State Park - Landscaping and Irrigation Conversion | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $179,550.00 | |
| 2016 | New Castle LoVa Trail | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $43,022.32 | |
| 2016 | Ouray Hot Springs Pool Project | City of Ouray | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $275,281.00 | |
| 2016 | Applewood Golf Course Acquisition | Prospect Recreation and Park District | Protect | $3,000,000.00 | 148 |
| 2016 | Arkansas Headwaters - Ruby Mountain Campground | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $591,495.04 | |
| 2016 | Cascade Creek Trail | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $51,480.00 | |
| 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 | Indian Wash at Matchett Park | City of Grand Junction | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $15,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Community Sports Park | Town of New Castle | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $347,245.00 | |
| 2016 | Frisco Trails Master Plan | Town of Frisco | Planning and Capacity | $50,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Coyote Ridge FEE - Horsetooth Foothills Conservation Project | Larimer County | Protect | $1,000,000.00 | 481 |
| 2016 | Wright Property - Horsetooth Foothills Conservation Project | Larimer County | Protect | $1,557,500.00 | 837.31 |
| 2016 | Be Wild, Jeffco | Jefferson County | Generation Wild | $43,439.55 | |
| 2016 | Grand Junction Coalition - Getting Back to the River | City of Grand Junction | Generation Wild | $75,000.00 | |
| 2016 | The Nature Connection | Delta County | Generation Wild | $75,000.00 | |
| 2016 | San Luis Valley Inspire Initiative | City of Alamosa | Generation Wild | $103,890.00 | |
| 2016 | Crawford State Park Recreational Management | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $21,935.35 | |
| 2016 | Clear Creek Greenway: Idaho Springs Segment | City of Idaho Springs | Planning and Capacity | $150,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Home Ranch - Trampe Ranch Conservation Easement | Trust for Public Land | Protect | $126,540.00 | 1447 |
| 2016 | Jack's Cabin - Trampe Ranch Conservation Easement | Trust for Public Land | Protect | $905,000.00 | 284.55 |
| 2016 | Upper East River Valley - Trampe Ranch Conservation Easement | Trust for Public Land | Protect | $8,968,460.00 | 2646 |
| 2016 | John Martin Reservoir State Park Recreational Management | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $32,000.00 | |
| 2016 | St. Vrain State Park Recreational Management | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $63,393.68 | |
| 2016 | Inspire Larimer County | Larimer County | Generation Wild | $50,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Mesas, Canyons, Mountains and Rivers: Land Trust Collaboration on the West Slope | Colorado West Land Trust | Conservation Excellence | $48,860.00 | |
| 2016 | Spring Creek Trail Reconstruction | City of Steamboat Springs | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $12,600.00 | |
| 2016 | John Martin State Park - Fishing Pier Replacement | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $234,709.90 | |
| 2016 | Gunnison Dog Park | City of Gunnison | Mini Grants | $40,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Hitchen's Island Bird Habitat and Trail Rehabilitation | City of Steamboat Springs | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $11,700.00 | |
| 2016 | Marble Basecamp Project: Kids and Conservation | Aspen Valley Land Trust | Open Space | $273,400.00 | 46.75 |
| 2016 | Carmody Park Redevelopment | City of Lakewood | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $350,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Washburn II - Acquire High Priority Habitat - Capital | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $200,694.00 | |
| 2016 | Clement Park Interactive Water Feature | Foothills Park and Recreation District | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $350,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Lathrop State Park Recreational Management | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $36,500.00 | |
| 2016 | Skyview School of STEM Outdoor Classroom | Town of Windsor | Mini Grants | $44,755.00 |
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.
