Please note: "Colorado State Parks” and “Colorado Division of Wildlife” represent the state agency known today as Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
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With help from GOCO grants, partners have completed more than 5,900 projects across all 64 Colorado counties. From parks and trails to stewardship and restoration efforts, these projects address urgent needs and support the long-term health of Colorado’s natural resources, wildlife, and communities.
Select a county on the County Map below to see a summary of GOCO’s impact in that area, including a PDF list of funded projects. Select Project Map to explore project examples across the state. Scroll down to the Project Finder to search GOCO-funded projects by county, program, year, and more.
Some multi-county, regional, and statewide projects may not be reflected in these tools. Need help or looking for something specific? Contact us at info@goco.org.
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Search GOCO-funded projects by county, program, year, and more. Some multi-county, regional, and statewide projects may not be reflected. For help, contact us at info@goco.org.
| Fiscal Year | Project Name | Organization | Grant Type | Grant Amount | Acres Conserved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Buena Vista Community Baseball Field | Town of Buena Vista | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $350,000.00 | |
| 2018 | Sheridan Inspire | City of Sheridan | Generation Wild | $2,202,370.00 | |
| 2018 | John Griffin Regional Park - Tamarisk & Russian Olive Abatement Project Phase II | Canon City Area Metro. Rec. and Park District | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $36,000.00 | |
| 2018 | Sheridan Inspire FY23 | City of Sheridan | Generation Wild | $491,964.65 | |
| 2018 | Shawsheen Elementary Outdoor Learning Play Yard | City of Greeley | School Yard Initiative (SPYI) | $110,000.00 | |
| 2018 | San Luis Valley Generation Wild - FY23 | City of Alamosa | Generation Wild | $549,914.00 | |
| 2018 | Salida District Trail Maintenance | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $79,901.21 | |
| 2018 | San Luis Valley Generation Wild FY24 | City of Alamosa | Generation Wild | $685,086.00 | |
| 2018 | Golden Gate Canyon State Park Recreational Management | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $51,500.00 | |
| 2018 | Madison Elementary Playground | City of Greeley | School Yard Initiative (SPYI) | $105,607.84 | |
| 2018 | Staunton State Park Recreational Management | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $92,500.00 | |
| 2018 | Phase II - Batenburg Meadows Greenbelt Expansion | Costilla County | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $85,688.00 | 3984.51 |
| 2018 | Phase I - Batenburg Meadows Greenbelt Expansion | Costilla County | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $66,644.00 | 44.38 |
| 2018 | Chipeta Park Enhanced Accessibility | Town of Nederland | Mini Grants | $31,727.58 | |
| 2018 | Cal-Wood Educational Greenhouse | Town of Jamestown | Mini Grants | $25,443.00 | |
| 2018 | Montana Azul Park Phase One | City of Alamosa | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $347,794.00 | |
| 2018 | LOVA South Canyon Trail- Part 2 | Town of New Castle | Planning and Capacity | $62,100.00 | |
| 2018 | 2018 CYCA Administration Fee | Colorado Youth Corps Association | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $60,000.00 | |
| 2018 | Advancing Community Conservation Work at Colorado Land Trusts | Land Trust Alliance | Conservation Excellence | $92,600.00 | |
| 2018 | Will Rogers Wilderness | City of Colorado Springs | School Yard Initiative (SPYI) | $110,000.00 | |
| 2018 | Sheridan Inspire FY24 | City of Sheridan | Generation Wild | $509,507.35 | |
| 2018 | Acequia Initiative – Working to Conserve Colorado’s Oldest Agricultural Communit | Colorado Open Lands | Open Space | $8,000.00 | |
| 2018 | Caldon Farms-Acequia Initiative | Colorado Open Lands | Open Space | $272,600.00 | 2464 |
| 2018 | Roybal - Acequia Initiative – Working to Conserve Colorado’s Oldest Agricultural | Colorado Open Lands | Open Space | $202,000.00 | 215.59 |
| 2018 | Quintana - Acequia Initiative – Working to Conserve Colorado’s Oldest Agricultur | Colorado Open Lands | Open Space | $152,400.00 | 146.17 |
| 2017 | Glenwood Springs Elementary Play and Outdoor Learning Space | City of Glenwood Springs | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $147,177.00 | |
| 2017 | Mueller State Park - Road Improvement | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $349,997.74 | |
| 2017 | Colorado River Access and Recreation Improvement Planning | Town of Parachute | Planning and Capacity | $66,116.39 | |
| 2017 | North St. Vrain Creek Restoration in Button Rock Preserve | City of Longmont | Habitat Restoration | $43,004.92 | |
| 2017 | Spring Creek Trail Restoration | City of Steamboat Springs | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $12,150.00 | |
| 2017 | Little Salt Wash Park Expansion | City of Fruita | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $131,829.00 | 4.78 |
| 2017 | Generation Wild NEMC | City of Commerce City | Generation Wild | $3,252,404.00 | |
| 2017 | McKay Lake Park and Open Lands | City and County of Broomfield | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $350,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Generation Wild NEMC | City and County of Denver | Generation Wild | $644,047.00 | |
| 2017 | My Outdoor Colorado | City and County of Denver | Generation Wild | $2,562,302.91 | |
| 2017 | The Mancos Elementary Playground Redesign Project | Town of Mancos | School Yard Initiative (SPYI) | $110,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Venezia Park Universally Accessible Playground | City of Colorado Springs | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $350,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Wildlife 2017 Outdoor Expo | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $15,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Steamboat State Park - Willow Creek Dam Tower Refurbishment | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $1,152,801.00 | |
| 2017 | Elkhead State Park - Campground Development | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $1,500,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Yampa River State Park Recreational Management | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $57,500.00 | |
| 2017 | Palisade Skate Park Phase I Build | Town of Palisade | Local Park & Outdoor Rec (LPOR) | $150,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Cherry Creek State Park - Main Lift Station Replacement | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $351,750.00 | |
| 2017 | Lake County Open Space Initiative Ecosystem Management Plan | Lake County | Planning and Capacity | $67,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Parks 2017 Outdoor Expo | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $14,960.53 | |
| 2017 | Mary Carter Greenway East Bank Trail | South Suburban Park and Rec District | Connect | $1,000,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Get Outdoors Leadville! FY23 | Lake County | Generation Wild | $435,625.00 | |
| 2017 | Cerise Park Open Space Invasive Weed Management | City of Montrose | Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) | $13,800.00 | |
| 2017 | Flanders Ranch AE - Acquire High Priority Habitat - Capital | Colorado Division of Wildlife | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $100,000.00 | |
| 2017 | Poudre Nature Trails | Colorado State Parks | Colorado Parks & Wildlife Program | $186,024.00 |
Annual Reports
Annual Reports
Explore how GOCO investments delivered on-the-ground impact across Colorado.
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.
To date, fifteen Generation Wild communities have delivered more than 9,500 programs to over 360,000 participants across the state, and more than 5,700 programs connecting youth to outdoor careers.
