The Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnerships Initiative (RPI) advances regionally driven collaboratives working to ensure that Colorado’s land, water, and wildlife thrive, and residents have equitable access to quality outdoor recreation experiences.
Funded by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), this grant program supports a network of Outdoor Regional Partnerships (RPIs) that create regionally driven visions and action plans aligned with Colorado’s Outdoors Strategy to achieve the following outcomes:
- Conservation and restoration of lands and waters help wildlife and biodiversity thrive; habitats are resilient and connected; communities benefit from healthy ecosystems and agricultural lands.
- A diversity of high-quality outdoor recreation experiences are accessible, equitable, and inclusive; management and stewardship enhance benefits and minimize impacts for people, landscapes, and local communities.
Coalitions awarded funding are provided tools, resources, best practices, and connections to a statewide network of recreation and conservation leaders. Designated CPW staff support the growth and development of regional coalitions and provide information as needed.
GOCO and CPW are investing $50 million in the RPI program from 2025 to 2030.