As 2016 comes to a close, we're looking back on the dozens of funded projects that crossed the finish line over the last twelve months.

2016 was a landmark year for grant awards, with our three special initiatives awarding millions of dollars in grants that will protect land, connect trails, and get more kids outside. But after all the fanfare of receiving a GOCO grant, our grantees get down to business. Each year, we award funding through competitive grant programs to communities across the state and to Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Grantees are typically allowed about two years to complete projects. To look back at each monthly project blog from 2016, click here >> 

GOCO funding has built parks and trails, helped communities recover from floods and schools build new playgrounds, protected wildlife habitat and open space, and improved outdoor amenities like campgrounds and boat ramps. We’re funded completely by Colorado Lottery proceeds and have invested in more than 4,800 projects in all 64 counties. Read our annual report for more information >>

Keep scrolling to see what our grantees accomplished in 2016 with GOCO funding: