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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Rockin' the Rails Railroad Park | Town of Palmer Lake | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $349,893.00 | |
| 2015 | Rito Seco to Batenburg Meadows | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $30,385.00 | |
| 2015 | OS Water Sharing Feasibility Analysis | City of Boulder | Conservation Excellence | $49,999.25 | |
| 2015 | Black Forest Area Forest Management and Restoration Project | El Paso County | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $37,500.00 | |
| 2015 | Fountain Creek Regional Trail Improvements | El Paso County | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $17,550.00 | |
| 2015 | 2015 CYCA Administration Fee | Colorado Youth Corps Association | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $60,000.00 | |
| 2015 | Taylor Elementary Playground Project | Town of Palisade | School Yard Initiative (SPYI) | $105,594.82 | |
| 2015 | Park and Playground Improvement Project | Town of Ordway | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $288,651.00 | |
| 2015 | Educational Signs at Paonia River Park | Town of Paonia | Mini Grants | $45,000.00 | |
| 2015 | Coal Senac Creek- Triple Creek Greenway Corridor Phase 3 | City of Aurora | Open Space | $1,730,000.00 | 287.63 |
| 2015 | Murphy Creek - Triple Creek Greenway Corridor Phase 3 | City of Aurora | Open Space | $320,000.00 | 77.5 |
| 2015 | Collaborative Conservation in Western CO | Colorado West Land Trust | Conservation Excellence | $29,488.00 | |
| 2015 | Frederick Softball Field Safety & Revitalization Project | Carbon Valley Park and Recreation District | Mini Grants | $43,989.00 | |
| 2015 | Heritage House Musical Garden and Shuffle Board Court | Town of Milliken | Mini Grants | $34,010.87 | |
| 2015 | Re-Imagine Play at Paco Sanchez Park | City and County of Denver | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $350,000.00 | |
| 2015 | Island Grove Inclusive Playground | City of Greeley | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $327,250.00 | |
| 2015 | Indian Wash at Matchett Park | City of Grand Junction | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $15,000.00 | |
| 2015 | Upper Rio Grande Restoration 2015 | Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $12,600.00 | |
| 2015 | Westcliffe Memorial Park Playground | Town of Westcliffe | Mini Grants | $44,925.00 | |
| 2015 | Riparian Restoration along the North Fork of the Gunnison | Colorado Open Lands | Habitat Restoration | $25,000.00 | |
| 2015 | Education Center & Montbello Open Space Master Site Plan | City and County of Denver | Planning and Capacity | $75,000.00 | |
| 2015 | Sand Creek Regional Greenway Trail Plan | City and County of Denver | Planning and Capacity | $75,000.00 | |
| 2015 | Cherry Creek at Norton Farms | Town of Parker | Habitat Restoration | $25,000.00 | |
| 2015 | McPhee Overlook Trail | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $73,312.00 | |
| 2015 | West Tollgate Creek Replacement | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $30,808.00 | |
| 2015 | Burke and Barnett Ranch | Montezuma Land Conservancy | Open Space | $208,500.00 | 959.2 |
| 2015 | West Creek Ranch | Colorado West Land Trust | Open Space | $475,040.00 | 780 |
| 2015 | Community Nature Playground at Louisville Elementary | City of Louisville | Mini Grants | $45,000.00 | |
| 2015 | Collbran Rodeo Arena Master Plan | Town of Collbran | Planning and Capacity | $30,000.00 | |
| 2014 | Support for Land Use Decisions/GIS Habitat Info - Program Investments | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $371,114.99 | |
| 2014 | Acquire High Priority Habitat - Program Investments/O&A | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $593,000.00 | |
| 2014 | Propagation of Aquatic Species at Risk | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $324,554.82 | |
| 2014 | Youth Programs | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $549,796.81 | |
| 2014 | Education and Volunteer Program | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $333,155.97 | |
| 2014 | Estes Valley Comprehensive Trails Master Plan | Estes Valley Rec and Park District | Planning and Capacity | $35,000.00 | |
| 2014 | Angler Education | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $161,000.00 | |
| 2014 | Vista Grande Master Plan | Town of Saguache | Planning and Capacity | $29,575.31 | |
| 2014 | Phase I Town Park Renovation / Capital Improvements Plan | Town of Dillon | Planning and Capacity | $60,000.00 | |
| 2014 | Lookout Mountain Park Del Norte Schools Trail | Town of Del Norte | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $12,600.00 | |
| 2014 | Wildlife Viewing - Program Operations | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $148,048.94 | |
| 2014 | Dillon Ranger District Trail Crew | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $44,600.61 | |
| 2014 | Hillsboro Skate Park Rehabilitation | Town of Milliken | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $314,399.00 | |
| 2014 | Lazy UO Ranch | The Nature Conservancy | Open Space | $410,000.00 | 10785 |
| 2014 | Gunnison Community School Playground Project | City of Gunnison | School Yard Initiative (SPYI) | $67,458.00 | |
| 2014 | Cerise Park Invasive Species Removal | City of Montrose | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $15,000.00 | |
| 2014 | Ridgway's Elementary School Playground Renovation | Town of Ridgway | School Yard Initiative (SPYI) | $100,000.00 | |
| 2014 | Hogback Open Space Recreation Area Project | City of Canon City | Mini Grants | $41,000.00 | |
| 2014 | South Boulder Creek Forest Legacy Project | The Conservation Fund | Open Space | $800,000.00 | 3334 |
| 2014 | Service Center at Staunton State Park | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $180,757.00 | |
| 2014 | Wildlife Viewing - Capital | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $24,778.00 |
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.
