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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Columbine Park Playground Equipment and Safety Surface | City of Grand Junction | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $35,000.00 | |
| 1995 | Mesa County Natural Heritage Inventory & Conservation Plan | The Nature Conservancy | Planning and Capacity | $40,000.00 | |
| 1995 | Mesa County Land Conservancy Organizational Development | Colorado West Land Trust | Planning and Capacity | $20,000.00 | |
| 1995 | Fruita Riverfront Action Plan | City of Fruita | Planning and Capacity | $9,000.00 | |
| 1995 | Watson Island | City of Grand Junction | Trails | $30,000.00 | |
| 1995 | Covered Event and Picnic Facility | Moffat County | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $40,000.00 | |
| 1995 | Yampa River Basin Partnership | City of Craig | Planning and Capacity | $5,000.00 | |
| 1995 | Agricultural Lands, Open Space, Wildlife Comprehensive Plan Element | Montezuma County | Planning and Capacity | $20,000.00 | |
| 1995 | Sunset Mesa Youth Sport Complex - Phase I | City of Montrose | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $55,000.00 | |
| 1995 | Town of Nucla Parks Improvements | Town of Nucla | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $23,750.00 | |
| 1995 | Naturita City Park Multi-Use Enhancement Project | Town of Naturita | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $50,000.00 | |
| 1995 | Sunset Mesa Recreation Trail | City of Montrose | Trails | $50,000.00 | |
| 1995 | Trees Jackson/Sterling | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $124,997.09 | |
| 1995 | Rocky Ford Fairgrounds Improvement Project | City of Rocky Ford | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $40,000.00 | |
| 1995 | Melon Run Trail | City of Rocky Ford | Trails | $7,800.00 | |
| 1995 | Ridgway Town Park Renovation | Town of Ridgway | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $35,000.00 | |
| 1995 | North Ouray/Uncompahgre River Reclamation | City of Ouray | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $125,000.00 | |
| 1995 | Ouray Open Space Plan | Ouray County | Planning and Capacity | $24,000.00 | |
| 1995 | Wilkerson Pass Visitor & Environmental Education Center | Park County | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $11,300.00 | 35 |
| 1995 | South Park Heritage Resource Area | Park County | Planning and Capacity | $15,000.00 |
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.
