GOCO is dedicated to fulfilling the trust of the people of Colorado by investing wisely in the great outdoors.
Our board members are fiduciaries of the Great Outdoors Colorado trust fund, which was created in 1992 when voters approved Amendment Article XXVII to the Colorado Constitution, reallocating Colorado Lottery proceeds. The board takes its responsibility to the people of Colorado seriously. Its members strive to be responsive to the needs of communities and accountable to the public.
Provide feedback on GOCO's proposed five year spending plan amendment and fiscal year 2023 spending plan by May 31, 2022. Review the summary of the proposed spending plan changes for additional context.
GOCO is funded by Colorado Lottery proceeds and receives zero dollars from general funds or taxpayers. Per the constitution, Lottery net proceeds are allocated according to this breakdown: 10% to Colorado state parks through Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW); 40% to the Colorado Conservation Trust Fund, which allocates funds to eligible local governments on a per capita basis; and up to 50% to GOCO against a constitutionally mandated cap adjusted for inflation each year. Once the cap is met, surplus funds go to Building Excellent Schools Today, the Colorado Department of Education’s school capital construction fund, and the Outdoor Equity Fund.
