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With help from GOCO grants, partners have completed more than 5,900 projects across all 64 Colorado counties. From parks and trails to stewardship and restoration efforts, these projects address urgent needs and support the long-term health of Colorado’s natural resources, wildlife, and communities.
Select a county on the County Map below to see a summary of GOCO’s impact in that area, including a PDF list of funded projects. Select Project Map to explore project examples across the state. Scroll down to the Project Finder to search GOCO-funded projects by county, program, year, and more.
Some multi-county, regional, and statewide projects may not be reflected in these tools. Need help or looking for something specific? Contact us at info@goco.org.
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Search GOCO-funded projects by county, program, year, and more. Some multi-county, regional, and statewide projects may not be reflected. For help, contact us at info@goco.org.
| Fiscal Year | Project Name | Organization | Grant Type | Grant Amount | Acres Conserved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Melon Field | City of Rocky Ford | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $350,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Ouray Hot Springs Pool Project | City of Ouray | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $275,281.00 | |
| 2016 | Skyview School of STEM Outdoor Classroom | Town of Windsor | Mini Grants | $44,755.00 | |
| 2016 | Lone Mesa State Park Recreational Management | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $12,534.07 | |
| 2016 | Marine Road Open Space Invasive Weed Management | City of Montrose | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $15,000.00 | |
| 2016 | Red Crane Park Playground | City of La Junta | Mini Grants | $23,275.00 | |
| 2016 | Bender Conservation Easement | Central Colorado Conservancy | Conservation Easement Transaction Costs | $34,500.00 | 85.84 |
| 2015 | South Routt Sage Grouse Conservation Initiative - Rossi | Yampa Valley Land Trust | Open Space | $258,300.00 | 840 |
| 2015 | Longview Corridor Trail | Larimer County | Paths to Parks | $999,550.00 | |
| 2015 | 2015 CYCA Administration Fee | Colorado Youth Corps Association | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $60,000.00 | |
| 2015 | Westgate Playground Improvement Project | City of Lakewood | School Yard Initiative (SPYI) | $114,000.00 | |
| 2015 | Flying Diamond Ranch Phase IV | Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | Open Space | $615,500.00 | 293 |
| 2015 | Westgate Community School Play Yard | Adams County | School Yard Initiative (SPYI) | $114,000.00 | |
| 2015 | Mount Columbia Trail Reconstruction Project Phase 1 | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $200,000.00 | |
| 2015 | Educational Signs at Paonia River Park | Town of Paonia | Mini Grants | $45,000.00 | |
| 2015 | Poncha Pass Conservation Legacy - Pheasant Valley Ranch | Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust | Open Space | $438,500.00 | 1766.2 |
| 2015 | Poncha Pass Conservation Legacy - Fullenwider Ranch | Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust | Open Space | $340,500.00 | 1560 |
| 2015 | Poncha Pass Conservation Legacy - Poncha Pass Ranch | Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust | Open Space | $238,500.00 | 441.87 |
| 2015 | Community Nature Playground at Louisville Elementary | City of Louisville | Mini Grants | $45,000.00 | |
| 2015 | Town of Nucla Park Improvements | Town of Nucla | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $197,666.00 | |
| 2015 | Youth Corps Safety & Beautification in Brighton | City of Brighton | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $17,550.00 | |
| 2015 | WRV 2016 Partnership for Stewardship | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $139,877.00 | |
| 2015 | 17229 trail mapping application | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $911,053.12 | |
| 2015 | Riparian Restoration along the North Fork of the Gunnison | Colorado Open Lands | Habitat Restoration | $25,000.00 | |
| 2015 | Pagosa Skyrocket State Natural Area - Land Acquisitions | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $245,959.00 | 88.29 |
| 2015 | Evergreen Community Garden at Wilmot Elementary | Evergreen Park and Recreation District | Mini Grants | $43,922.00 | |
| 2015 | Conifer Athletic Field Lighting | Jefferson County | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $280,000.00 | |
| 2015 | Salida Trail & Salida School Garden | City of Salida | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $36,900.00 | |
| 2015 | Colorado Springs Legacy Loop | City of Colorado Springs | Paths to Parks | $270,663.15 | |
| 2015 | West Creek Ranch | Colorado West Land Trust | Open Space | $475,040.00 | 780 |
| 2015 | Redwing Ranch | San Isabel Land Protection Trust | Open Space | $382,700.00 | 1665 |
| 2015 | Arrow Trail System Phase III | Town of Winter Park | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $12,600.00 | |
| 2015 | Walsenburg Miners Plaza | City of Walsenburg | Mini Grants | $44,000.00 | |
| 2015 | Collbran Rodeo Arena Master Plan | Town of Collbran | Planning and Capacity | $30,000.00 | |
| 2015 | Burke and Barnett Ranch | Montezuma Land Conservancy | Open Space | $208,500.00 | 959.2 |
| 2015 | Taylor Elementary Playground Project | Town of Palisade | School Yard Initiative (SPYI) | $105,594.82 | |
| 2015 | Manitou Springs Open Space Master Plan | City of Manitou Springs | Planning and Capacity | $75,000.00 | |
| 2015 | Upper Rio Grande Restoration 2015 | Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $12,600.00 | |
| 2015 | Legacy Land Trust Transition Assistance | Land Trust Alliance | Conservation Excellence | $20,000.00 | |
| 2015 | Upper Beaver Brook Canyon Fire Mitigation | Clear Creek County | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $13,800.00 | |
| 2015 | Rio Grande Healthy Living Park | Trust for Public Land | Open Space | $254,000.00 | 38 |
| 2015 | Indian Wash at Matchett Park | City of Grand Junction | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $15,000.00 | |
| 2015 | Highway 36 Trail Project | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $160,276.19 | |
| 2015 | Cerro Summit Recreation Weed Spray & Trail Building | City of Montrose | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $15,000.00 | |
| 2015 | Murphy Creek - Triple Creek Greenway Corridor Phase 3 | City of Aurora | Open Space | $320,000.00 | 77.5 |
| 2015 | Coal Senac Creek- Triple Creek Greenway Corridor Phase 3 | City of Aurora | Open Space | $1,730,000.00 | 287.63 |
| 2015 | Elizabeth Trail System | Town of Elizabeth | Paths to Parks | $596,631.00 | |
| 2015 | Westcliffe Memorial Park Playground | Town of Westcliffe | Mini Grants | $44,925.00 | |
| 2015 | Clear Creek Greenway | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $45,000.00 | |
| 2015 | La Jara Athletic Park Plan | Town of La Jara | Planning and Capacity | $33,487.00 |
Annual Reports
Annual Reports
Explore how GOCO investments delivered on-the-ground impact across Colorado.
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.
To date, fifteen Generation Wild communities have delivered more than 9,500 programs to over 360,000 participants across the state, and more than 5,700 programs connecting youth to outdoor careers.
