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Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Community Grant Program is sponsored by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Funds projects that reduce human-wildlife conflict through innovative solutions and community education focused on bear-proofing and habitat safety.
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Human Bear Conflict Reduction Grants | Colorado Parks and Wildlife A bear in a tree, in Littleton, Colorado. Photo by Jason Clay. Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Grants The purpose of the Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Community Grant Program is to provide local Colorado communities with financial resources to support efforts to reduce human-bear conflicts.
Additionally, the grant program will serve to foster innovative solutions to human-bear conflict that can be replicated in other parts of the state and bolster efforts of all communities in Colorado to prevent conflict. This effort will be in tandem with all other tools available to protect human health and safety including bear management, CPW bear conflict response and the game damage program.
Currently Open: The Human Bear Conflict Reduction Community Grant Program is now accepting applications for the 2026 grant cycle. The deadline to apply is May 29th, 2026. Applications are available and are due by May 29th, 2026 at 5 p.
m. For questions on applying please contact Travis Long [email protected] . Application assistance is available.
Step 1: Check Eligibility The goal of the Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Community Grant Program is to reduce conflicts between local communities and black bears. Characteristics of projects that help meet this goal include: The project reduces the availability of attractants to black bears in communities experiencing human-bear conflict OR the project disincentivizes black bears from entering areas of high conflict (i.e. hazing).
The project has local community support or a detailed plan to build local support. The project is a cost-effective investment that has the potential to last beyond the funding time frame. The project utilizes proven techniques for preventing conflict or will explore an innovation with a promise to prevent conflict.
Ineligible Projects/Project Elements Projects should primarily benefit Colorado communities and have local support, including the support of local CPW staff. Projects without local support or that have a more general benefit may not be eligible for funding. Stand alone research will not be eligible for funding.
However applicants are encouraged to include plans for project evaluation which may include data collection and analysis. Funds may not be used for lobbying. Private businesses may apply for funding but need to demonstrate community value and meet other criteria for eligible projects.
Grant money may not be used to directly generate revenue or profit. Before submitting your application, please review the Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Community Grant Program Guidelines . Step 2: Compile Your Application The main sections in the application form request information on: The current issues/problems the project seeks to address.
Explanation of planned work. Expected outcomes of the project. Community support for your project.
Additional information that will be part of the application includes the project sponsor and contacts, the project site, descriptions and drawings of the proposed improvements, landownership information, and any letters of support from financial and local community partners.
The application should strive to make the strongest and clearest case possible for why the proposed project is a good one, the benefits that will result, and the project's well-thought-out design. Applications are to be submitted to Program Coordinator Travis Long by email – [email protected] . Applications open in March 2026.
Step 3: Application Review Application Evaluation, Selection, and Notification Process Applications will be evaluated for how well they meet the goal of the grant program and how well the applicant can meet the requirements outlined under funding considerations. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of the process in late August 2026.
Successful applicants will have until December 31, 2028 to utilize the funding with an option to extend until December 2029. All applicants are now required to provide a minimum 25% match of the total project budget. This can be met through cash, in-kind services, or donations.
Exemption Process: A Match Exemption Request section has been added to the application for applicants who face significant financial hardship or unique barriers that prevent them from meeting the 25% requirement. The following will be taken into consideration when evaluating applications: Addresses a recognized human-bear conflict situation. Likelihood of reduced human-bear conflict as a result of the proposed project.
Applicant’s track record of working in the community and/or on bear conflict. The proposal fills a local/regional need. Ability to complete the planned project.
Geographic distribution of funding. Support of local government and local CPW staff. Applications are due to the program coordinator.
Applications reviewed by CPW staff Applications are reviewed by regional CPW personnel, which may include discussions with applicants and suggested improvements to project proposals. Applications reviewed and scored by grant panelists Applications are reviewed by regional CPW personnel, which may include discussions with applicants and suggested improvements to project proposals.
June 29th - July 28th, 2026 Panelists meet to discuss applications and make funding recommendations to the leadership of CPW. Successful Applicants Notified The CPW Director's funding decision is sent out with letters to successful applicants with conditional project approval. Approved Projects Finalized The final project design and financing is secured, and the scope of work is defined.
Purchase orders or state contracts are put in place. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will review the project, and any National Environmental Policy Act compliance issues and external compliance issues must be completed. August 2026 to March 2027 Please email any questions about human bear conflict reduction grants to: Grants Program Coordinator Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Local communities, nonprofits, government agencies, and private businesses in Colorado; projects must reduce bear attractants or discourage bears in high-conflict areas; 25% match of total project budget required (exemptions available for financial hardship). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $1 million total awarded in 2025 cycle (22 grants); $3.9 million since inception Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant Program (OEGP) is a grant from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (via Colorado Lottery) that supports community organizations working to connect underserved Colorado youth to outdoor and environmental learning through recreation experiences. Offering up to $100,000 per project, the program aims to reduce barriers that prevent young people from accessing the outdoors and developing lasting connections to nature. Organizations serving historically underrepresented or under-resourced youth populations are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is June 4, 2026, making this an important opportunity for nonprofits and community groups focused on outdoor education, environmental equity, and youth development in Colorado.
Partners in the Outdoors Grant Program is a grant from Colorado Parks and Wildlife that funds outdoor recreation projects with strong local community ties across Colorado. Supporting initiatives that connect people to Colorado's natural spaces, the program provides awards of up to $10,000 for organizations engaged in recreation, conservation, and access projects. Eligible applicants include organizations working on outdoor recreation initiatives in Colorado with demonstrated local community connections. The application deadline is July 18, 2026.