Imagine the Colorado you want your children to inherit. This is the challenge GOCO poses to local governments, land trusts and state agencies through its Legacy Grant Program. Legacy Projects are of regional or statewide significance and often draw funding from two of GOCO’s funding purposes. They are multi-year projects to which GOCO makes multi-million dollar commitments.

In FY 2008, GOCO awarded $57.1 million for six new Legacy projects and provided additional funds to nine existing Legacy efforts. Projects funded include:   Projects are marked by strong partnerships that cross political and jurisdictional boundaries, and include federal agencies, non-profit organizations, landowners and the private sector. These innovative projects are making a long-lasting contribution to the preservation of Colorado’s natural heritage. Without GOCO funding, these projects would have taken decades to achieve – if they could have been achieved at all.

All entities eligible for GOCO funds can participate in this program – local governments, land trusts, Colorado State Parks and the Colorado Division of Wildlife. The program is offered periodically as GOCO’s financial position allows. 

Past Legacy Projects