Through this program, GOCO invests in high-value, once-in-a-generation visions and projects that will create lasting impacts on the Centennial State and future generations. The same factors that motivated Coloradans to invest in the outdoors nearly three decades ago, when GOCO was established, are even more noticeable across our state today: more people in our wild places, less habitat for wildlife, significant barriers to getting outside, and funding shortfalls at the state and local levels. These challenges call for significant solutions and present opportunities that can be addressed through thoughtful collaboration locally and regionally.

GOCO aims to bring people and partner organizations together to spark new visions and further transformational initiatives that will leave lasting imprints on a region, or the state as a whole, to the benefit of people, places, and wildlife. Through this program, communities and partners will have the opportunity to request funds to thoughtfully plan. This way, they’re prepared to request large investments in the years to come, working toward realizing their visions with GOCO with every step they take.

Centennial Program FAQ Centennial Projects Request for Information Survey

Centennial Program Webinar Slide Deck  Centennial Program Information Session

Who can apply

  • Colorado municipality or county
  • Title 32 special districts eligible to receive distributions from the Conservation Trust Fund
  • Political subdivision of the State of Colorado that includes in its mission the identification, acquisition, or management of open space and natural areas
  • 501(c)(3) non-profit land conservation organization that includes in its mission the identification, acquisition, or management of open space and natural areas, e.g., land trusts
  • Colorado Parks and Wildlife

When to Apply for Land Acquisition
& Visioning Projects

First Cycle

  • Concepts accepted up to: August 4, 2022
  • Applications invited: August 17, 2022
  • Applications due: September 15, 2022
  • Grants awarded: December 9, 2022

Second Cycle

  • Concepts accepted up to: November 3, 2022
  • Applications invited: November 18, 2022
  • Applications due: January 5, 2023
  • Grants awarded: March 2023

Third Cycle

  • Concepts accepted up to: February 2, 2023
  • Applications invited: February 15, 2023
  • Applications due: March 20, 2023
  • Grants awarded: June 2023

When to Apply for Centennial Capital Projects

  • RFP Available/ Connect with your regional officer: January 2023
  • Submit draft concept proposal: May 2023
  • Final concept paper deadline: August 3, 2023 
  • Recommendation to application: September 2023
  • Application deadline: December 1, 2023
  • Recommendation to committee: February 2024
  • Board approval: March 2024

 

Apply to this program

If you’re thinking about applying to this program, now is a great time to complete the request for information survey and connect with your regional program officer to discuss your project. 

Please visit the Planning & Capacity and Land Acquisition program pages for concept materials related to Centennial visioning and land acquisition requests. Concept materials for Centennial capital projects can be found in the application forms below.