Colorado’s outdoors need you! Review GOCO’s Strategic Plan Update

Here’s your chance to help guide how Colorado Lottery proceeds are put to work for our shared outdoors. Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) is seeking public feedback on its draft 2025 Strategic Plan Update that will inform our grantmaking for the next five years, July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030.

Where Do You GOCO - October & November 2024

In recent months, 9 projects wrapped up, representing $3,691,524 in GOCO investments into local communities across the state.

Resilient Communities: Grantmaking during a pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted nearly every aspect of life, including Colorado’s outdoors. Organizations were strapped for resources, while more people than ever flocked to outdoor spaces. To meaningfully respond to urgent and emerging challenges facing conservation and recreation partners, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) needed to invest differently.

How GOCO Inspired Millions to Save Bees and Rewild Colorado's Kids

How do you launch a successful communications campaign to support your mission? Generation Wild’s Wilderflowers™ campaign provides insight for your next initiative.

Firsts of Many: A CPW Youth Internship Program story

From overcoming imposter syndrome to leading impactful initiatives, Emma shares how her journey of firsts with Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Youth Internship Program fostered her growth and confidence in conservation leadership.

Where Do You GOCO - September 2024 completed projects

In recent months, 5 projects wrapped up, representing $512,948 in GOCO investments into local communities across the state.