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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.
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Turn off low-bandwidth mode State Forest State Park colorful landscape with aspen trees and mountains at sunset. Partners in the Outdoors Grant Program The Partners in the Outdoors Program is a platform for networking and collaboration to advance and balance outdoor recreation and conservation in Colorado.
To support these efforts, Colorado Parks and Wildlife provides grant funds to assist our partners across the state who are helping us achieve this goal. Currently Closed: The next round of grant applications will open on June 1, 2026. Applications can be submitted online.
You can apply for a grant in an amount up to $10,000. Applications will open on June 1, 2026. Step 1: Check Eligibility This grant opportunity is available to all organizations who do projects and programming at a local, regional, and/or statewide scale in Colorado.
Non-profit organizations, Tribes, school districts, and government entities. Matching funds are not required, but they are strongly recommended. Your organization is eligible for a Partners in the Outdoors Grant even if you’ve already received funding from another CPW grant program this year.
However, please note that reviewers will take this into consideration when making final selections and your application may be less competitive if you have already been awarded significant funding from programs such as the Outdoor Equity Grant Program, Regional Partnerships Initiative, Fishing is Fun grant, etc. Organizations are welcome to submit more than one application for the review committee to consider, but only one of the two projects may be funded.
Previous awardees are eligible to apply again. However, If your organization has been awarded a Partners in the Outdoors grant for the past 3 consecutive years, you are not eligible to apply this year. Awardees who fail to complete the grant requirements will be ineligible to apply the following year.
Projects and programs must occur in the state of Colorado. We will consider organizations who are headquartered outside of Colorado, however, grant recipients are expected to have local ties to Colorado communities and the specific project or program must take place within Colorado. Projects must be collaborative in nature.
Since our program is rooted in partnerships, we support projects and programs that facilitate collaboration and relationship building between different organizations. Projects must address one or more priority areas identified in the 2024-2028 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) .
The work must take place during the grant cycle (June 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) Goal: All Coloradans and visitors have access to and opportunity for sustainable outdoor recreation. Goal: Coloradans and visitors safely enjoy and care for natural and cultural resources and commit to stewarding them for future generations.
Land, Water, and Wildlife Conservation Goal: Priority lands and waters are conserved to support sustainable outdoor recreation, wildlife and habitats. Goal: Enhanced and varied funding sources combined with greater collaboration across recreation and conservation sectors directs more resources to support outdoor recreation and conservation. Step 3: Compile your Application Grant Amount: Applicants may request up to $10,000.
Application Process: Applications can be submitted online between June 1, 2026 and July 18, 2026. Applicants are highly encouraged to view the application and log into the application platform before July so you have adequate time to ask questions and troubleshoot any technical issues. What information will be requested on the full application?
Information about your organization including name, location, type of organization, mission statement, website, and contact information A project/program description How your project advances the 2024-2028 SCORP Priority Areas A timeline for project completion A description of partners involved in the project and the roles that they play. Letters of support from the partner/s involved are optional.
A description of the communities you serve and who your intended audience is An explanation of your proposal’s desired outcomes and how you plan to measure the success of your project A proposed budget and budget narrative Step 4: Review and Approval Applications are reviewed and scored by a team of CPW staff members who represent diverse roles, programs, areas of expertise, and geographic locations.
Rubric items include, but are not limited to: How well does the project support the SCORP priorities? Is the project or initiative a collaborative effort involving partners? Does this project fill a unique niche or address an issue in an innovative way?
Will this project benefit community members in an impactful way? Is the project well thought out and likely to be successful? Is the proposed budget realistic?
After initial scoring, Partners Program staff will review all applications and make final selections. All 2026 grant recipients are required to submit a final report by October 1, 2027. The report must include a description of the project and outcomes, key metrics used to measure success, notable highlights, an itemized list of expenses, and photos.
Funding availability varies by year. In 2025, we awarded 18 out of 100 applications. This totaled $141,714, which was 15% of the total grant dollars applied for.
We may award partial funding to applicants, depending on the availability of funding and number of requests received. Late August to early September, 2026 Late September to early October, 2026 Previous grant applications are listed here.
Casting for Recovery, Inc. Colorado Canyons Association Keystone Policy Center (fiscal sponsor of Next 100 Colorado) La Plata Open Space Conservancy Southern Colorado Community Action Agency - Youth Services Southwest Conservation Corps Ascendigo Autism Services, Inc. Bluff Lake Nature CenterColorado Alliance for Environmental Education Colorado High Country Educational Treks Inc Colorado Outward Bound School EUREKA!
McConnell Science Museum Friends of Cheyenne Mountain State Park Friends of the Dillon Ranger District Friends of the Front Range Greater Arkansas River Nature Organization Keystone Policy Center on behalf of Next 100 Colorado Coalition La Plata Open Space Conservancy Mancos Conservation District Mancos Gear Share/Mancos Creative District National Sports Center for the Disabled Outdoor Wilderness Lab (OWL) Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory dba Bird Conservancy of the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals and Together Outdoors Southern Colorado Community Action Agency - Ignacio Youth Services Summit School District/Silverthorne Elementary Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Western Slope Conservation Center Wildlands Restoration Volunteers Ascendigo Autism Services, Inc. Colorado High Country Educational Treks Colorado Mountain Bike Association Colorado Wildlife Federation Continental Divide Trail Coalition Environmental Learning for Kids (ELK) EUREKA!
McConnell Science Museum Keystone Policy Center/ Routt Recreation & Conservation Next 100 Colorado (facilitated by Keystone Policy Center) Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory DBA Bird Conservancy of the Rockies San Luis Valley Great Outdoors (SLV GO!)
The Kaleidoscope Project (TKP) Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Trailhead Institute dba ARISE Beyond Barriers Wildlands Restoration Volunteers The Partners in the Outdoors Grant Program was not conducted this year due to the global pandemic. Cal-Wood Education Center Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust Colorado FourteenersInitiative Colorado High Country Educational Treks Inc. EUREKA!
McConnell Science Museum Greater Arkansas River Nature Association Hispanic Access Foundation Montezuma Land Conservancy National Forest Foundation Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Wildlands Restoration Volunteers Pioneer Historical Society of Bent County Nature and Raptor Center of Pueblo Friends of Lory State Park Cal-Wood Education Center Yampatika- Environmental Literacy Program Montrose Recreation District Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education Americas For Conservation + The Arts Environmental Learning for Kids Cal-Wood Education Center City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Colorado Outward Bound School Denver Police Activity League Friends of Mueller State Park Friends of Staunton State Park Greater Arkansas River Nature Association Gold Belt Tour Scenic and Historic Byway Association The Nature Connection Coalition- Western Slope Conservation Center Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado Cal-Wood Education Center Colorado Outward Bound School Colorado Wildlife Federation Environmental Learning for Kids Friends of the Dillon Ranger District Friends of Staunton State Park Greater Arkansas River Nature Association South Metro Pheasants Forever Western Slope Conservation Center Backcountry Hunters and Anglers CO Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust Friends of Mueller State Park Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance Yampa Valley Sustainability Council Cal-Wood Education Center Climbers for Bat Conservation, Colorado Natural Heritage Program Colorado Cattleman’s Agricultural Land Trust Colorado Outdoor and Health Collaborative Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association Friends of Roxborough State Park Jefferson County Open Space Metro Denver Nature Alliance The Trust for Public Land Meet our Grant Recipients Check out these highlights from a few of our past Partners in the Outdoors grant recipients.
This grant supports the Adaptive Sports Center’s Community and Group Programming, which together serve over 300 Coloradans with disabilities each year. Funding will help provide need-based scholarships, instructor wages, and program support to ensure safe, high-quality, and affordable adaptive outdoor experiences for both local residents and visiting Colorado-based groups.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Pueblo County Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County’s Outdoor Equity Program serves hundreds of under-resourced Pueblo youth each year at zero cost to families.
The Club will collaborate with Pueblo’s Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center to offer first-time outdoor overnight camping experiences to a total of 25 youth, featuring nature-centered educational activities that build youth’s confidence, curiosity, and appreciation for nature.
Casting for Recovery, Inc. In 2025, Casting for Recovery will host 4 oncology-informed, fly fishing retreats for Coloradan women in all stages of breast cancer treatment and recovery. CfR retreats provide opportunities for emotional and physical healing and connection with nature and with other women with breast cancer that often transforms their lives.
Colorado Native Plant Society Colorado Native Plant Society will support the Colorado Statewide Natural Heritage Survey, a 5-year effort led by the Colorado Natural Heritage Program, to map all rare plant and animal species in the state of Colorado. They will train recreationists to collect data for the survey using their phones when they are enjoying the outdoors.
Friends of Youth and Nature This grant will help youth from our Together for Resilient Youth coalition get access to hunting and fishing education opportunities. Not only does this increase their outdoor skills and conservation knowledge, but it also helps provide for food insecure families to learn new skills through hunting and fishing.
Hunters of Color (HOC) will host a low-cost, mentored doe hunt at Golden Gate Canyon State Park in mid-December of 2025. This program is designed to expand equitable access to hunting for BIPOC communities, while welcoming participants from all backgrounds. La Veta Trails, Inc. will lead a 12-month Greenhorn Trail Restoration Project in partnership with the USFS, addressing critical maintenance needs on a 7.
8-mile remote trail between Rye, CO, and the Bartlett Trail junction. Crews will clear fallen trees, widen the trail corridor, complete a trail assessment with USFS and the Rocky Mountain Field Institute, and develop a mitigation plan, supported by volunteer engagement, training, and GOCO-funded stewardship skill building.
Mosquito Range Heritage Initiative Mosquito Range Heritage Initiative will engage community residents of all abilities, particularly youth, in environmental education and stewardship opportunities to protect and preserve the forest landscapes, waterways and wildlife that make our Mosquito Range a treasured place.
Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust The Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust will advance collaborative stewardship planning on private lands. This work focuses on improving forest health, reducing wildfire risk, and protecting critical headwaters by coordinating with private landowners, the Colorado State Forest Service, and other key partners.
RiversEdge West's River Stewardship Program mobilizes community volunteers and students to restore and care for riverside lands across Mesa County. By improving habitat, enhancing public access, and engaging underrepresented groups, the program builds long-term stewardship and healthier river systems.
Founded in 2010 as a partnership between TEENS, Inc. and Lincoln Hills Cares, TeamWorks provides paid, educational conservation work experiences that connect diverse youth to each other and to Colorado’s natural landscapes.
In partnership with Boulder County, this grant will help fund an inclusive and accessible trail around Mud Lake—advancing hands-on projects that foster leadership, collaboration, and environmental stewardship while empowering the next generation of community-minded leaders.
The Greenway Foundation's environmental education and youth development program, Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC), offers outdoor adventures, stewardship projects, and environmental career exploration for Denver teens from communities of color, low-income households, and other marginalized groups.
Monthly gatherings open doors of opportunity by increasing access to natural spaces, building confidence in the outdoors, and introducing potential career paths. Trailfunds is an exciting new platform designed to empower trail users and promote trail stewardship. The app features a location-based notification system that connects trail organizations directly with trailheads—and soon, with both trails and geofenced areas as well.
Right now, Trailfunds makes it incredibly easy for users to donate to local organizations and help promote trail projects to the wider outdoor community. Later this summer, they plan to expand into a more comprehensive hub for stewardship, offering features like educational resources, volunteer opportunities, and more—all in one place.
Our project is designed to steward a section of the Mancos river under the leadership and guidance of the Traditional Harvest Plan - an Indigenous focused stewardship plan to increase access & outdoor equity, improve climate resilience in a water-scarce state, increase wildlife habitat, and facilitate the convening of diverse stakeholders in the region. The project will monitor ~1.
5 miles of the Mancos River where our team has installed Post-Assisted Log Structures (PALS) into the river to improve the riparian ecosystem, promote groundwater infiltration while allowing for sedimentation to settle, and raising surface water to establish wildlife and aquatic habitat.
Western Rivers Conservancy High in the South San Juan Mountains, Western Rivers Conservancy is working to conserve a key 800-acre inholding in the Rio Grande National Forest with the support of CPW’s Partners in the Outdoors program. The project will secure recreational access to the popular Cliff Lake and protect subalpine habitat for a variety of fish and wildlife, including Canada lynx and Rio Grande cutthroat trout.
Western Slope Conservation Center The 40-acre, natural riparian Paonia River Park is home to several priority wildlife species and serves over 2,000 monthly visitors including those from Disproportionately Impacted Communities as well as local students.
Ongoing improvements, maintenance, and operations includes the completion of the North Fork Valley Riparian Habitat Enhancements project to plant and maintain 200 native plant species over 3 acres with an educational kiosk and wildlife closure gate installation; as well as weekly patrols and seasonal Stewardship Workdays to serve visitors daily and during the annual 2-day Conservation Days and Riverfest events providing educational opportunities for all ages.
Wildlands Restoration Volunteers Wildlands Restoration Volunteers’ mission is building diverse communities that care for the land, and we do that by organizing projects and training courses for volunteers to come together and restore local ecosystems.
Funding from Partners in the Outdoors will support WRV to engage 115 diverse youth as leaders through several in-depth, collaborative programs; to engage 500 volunteers from historically underrepresented communities in stewardship programs; and to build partnerships with other conservation organizations serving these populations.
Yampatika’s project expands its Adult & Community Programs to deepen public engagement in environmental stewardship through seasonal guided hikes, snowshoe tours, and hands-on conservation education.
The initiative includes expanded community science surveys for climate-vulnerable species and a summer interpretive internship at Fish Creek Falls, empowering students and community members to participate in science-based monitoring and outdoor education on the Routt National Forest. Prev ","nextArrow":" Next ","appendArrows":". coh-slider-nav-top","dots":true,"appendDots":".
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Funding will help provide need-based scholarships, instructor wages, and program support to ensure safe, high-quality, and affordable adaptive outdoor experiences for both local residents and visiting Colorado-based groups. Boys and Girls Clubs of Pueblo County Boys & Girls Clubs of Pueblo County’s Outdoor Equity Program serves hundreds of under-resourced Pueblo youth each year at zero cost to families.
The Club will collaborate with Pueblo’s Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center to offer first-time outdoor overnight camping experiences to a total of 25 youth, featuring nature-centered educational activities that build youth’s confidence, curiosity, and appreciation for nature.
Casting for Recovery, Inc. In 2025, Casting for Recovery will host 4 oncology-informed, fly fishing retreats for Coloradan women in all stages of breast cancer treatment and recovery. CfR retreats provide opportunities for emotional and physical healing and connection with nature and with other women with breast cancer that often transforms their lives.
Colorado Native Plant Society Colorado Native Plant Society will support the Colorado Statewide Natural Heritage Survey, a 5-year effort led by the Colorado Natural Heritage Program, to map all rare plant and animal species in the state of Colorado. They will train recreationists to collect data for the survey using their phones when they are enjoying the outdoors.
Friends of Youth and Nature This grant will help youth from our Together for Resilient Youth coalition get access to hunting and fishing education opportunities. Not only does this increase their outdoor skills and conservation knowledge, but it also helps provide for food insecure families to learn new skills through hunting and fishing.
Hunters of Color (HOC) will host a low-cost, mentored doe hunt at Golden Gate Canyon State Park in mid-December of 2025. This program is designed to expand equitable access to hunting for BIPOC communities, while welcoming participants from all backgrounds. La Veta Trails, Inc. will lead a 12-month Greenhorn Trail Restoration Project in partnership with the USFS, addressing critical maintenance needs on a 7.
8-mile remote trail between Rye, CO, and the Bartlett Trail junction. Crews will clear fallen trees, widen the trail corridor, complete a trail assessment with USFS and the Rocky Mountain Field Institute, and develop a mitigation plan, supported by volunteer engagement, training, and GOCO-funded stewardship skill building.
Mosquito Range Heritage Initiative Mosquito Range Heritage Initiative will engage community residents of all abilities, particularly youth, in environmental education and stewardship opportunities to protect and preserve the forest landscapes, waterways and wildlife that make our Mosquito Range a treasured place.
Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust The Rio Grande Headwaters Land Trust will advance collaborative stewardship planning on private lands. This work focuses on improving forest health, reducing wildfire risk, and protecting critical headwaters by coordinating with private landowners, the Colorado State Forest Service, and other key partners.
RiversEdge West's River Stewardship Program mobilizes community volunteers and students to restore and care for riverside lands across Mesa County. By improving habitat, enhancing public access, and engaging underrepresented groups, the program builds long-term stewardship and healthier river systems.
Founded in 2010 as a partnership between TEENS, Inc. and Lincoln Hills Cares, TeamWorks provides paid, educational conservation work experiences that connect diverse youth to each other and to Colorado’s natural landscapes.
In partnership with Boulder County, this grant will help fund an inclusive and accessible trail around Mud Lake—advancing hands-on projects that foster leadership, collaboration, and environmental stewardship while empowering the next generation of community-minded leaders.
The Greenway Foundation's environmental education and youth development program, Greenway Leadership Corps (GLC), offers outdoor adventures, stewardship projects, and environmental career exploration for Denver teens from communities of color, low-income households, and other marginalized groups.
Monthly gatherings open doors of opportunity by increasing access to natural spaces, building confidence in the outdoors, and introducing potential career paths. Trailfunds is an exciting new platform designed to empower trail users and promote trail stewardship. The app features a location-based notification system that connects trail organizations directly with trailheads—and soon, with both trails and geofenced areas as well.
Right now, Trailfunds makes it incredibly easy for users to donate to local organizations and help promote trail projects to the wider outdoor community. Later this summer, they plan to expand into a more comprehensive hub for stewardship, offering features like educational resources, volunteer opportunities, and more—all in one place.
Our project is designed to steward a section of the Mancos river under the leadership and guidance of the Traditional Harvest Plan - an Indigenous focused stewardship plan to increase access & outdoor equity, improve climate resilience in a water-scarce state, increase wildlife habitat, and facilitate the convening of diverse stakeholders in the region. The project will monitor ~1.
5 miles of the Mancos River where our team has installed Post-Assisted Log Structures (PALS) into the river to improve the riparian ecosystem, promote groundwater infiltration while allowing for sedimentation to settle, and raising surface water to establish wildlife and aquatic habitat.
Western Rivers Conservancy High in the South San Juan Mountains, Western Rivers Conservancy is working to conserve a key 800-acre inholding in the Rio Grande National Forest with the support of CPW’s Partners in the Outdoors program. The project will secure recreational access to the popular Cliff Lake and protect subalpine habitat for a variety of fish and wildlife, including Canada lynx and Rio Grande cutthroat trout.
Western Slope Conservation Center The 40-acre, natural riparian Paonia River Park is home to several priority wildlife species and serves over 2,000 monthly visitors including those from Disproportionately Impacted Communities as well as local students.
Ongoing improvements, maintenance, and operations includes the completion of the North Fork Valley Riparian Habitat Enhancements project to plant and maintain 200 native plant species over 3 acres with an educational kiosk and wildlife closure gate installation; as well as weekly patrols and seasonal Stewardship Workdays to serve visitors daily and during the annual 2-day Conservation Days and Riverfest events providing educational opportunities for all ages.
Wildlands Restoration Volunteers Wildlands Restoration Volunteers’ mission is building diverse communities that care for the land, and we do that by organizing projects and training courses for volunteers to come together and restore local ecosystems.
Funding from Partners in the Outdoors will support WRV to engage 115 diverse youth as leaders through several in-depth, collaborative programs; to engage 500 volunteers from historically underrepresented communities in stewardship programs; and to build partnerships with other conservation organizations serving these populations.
Yampatika’s project expands its Adult & Community Programs to deepen public engagement in environmental stewardship through seasonal guided hikes, snowshoe tours, and hands-on conservation education.
The initiative includes expanded community science surveys for climate-vulnerable species and a summer interpretive internship at Fish Creek Falls, empowering students and community members to participate in science-based monitoring and outdoor education on the Routt National Forest. In the summer of 2024, TeamWorks hired 75 youth to perform 8 weeks of conservation work across the Front Range of Colorado.
Urban and rural youth were paired together on crews where they persevered through challenging work in nature, were pushed to take healthy risks and grow as leaders, all while creating meaningful relationships. The Partners in the Outdoors grant funded a collaborative project between TeamWorks and Boulder County at Mud Lake in Nederland, Colorado.
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) With a 2023 Partners in the Outdoors grant, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) partnered with Minority Outdoor Alliance, Pheasants Forever, and Uncharted Outdoorswomen to host two learn to hunt events in Colorado.
Friends of the Dillon Ranger District Friends of the Dillon Ranger District used their 2023 Partners in the Outdoors Grant to do several projects including barbed wire fence removal, installing fishing line bins, monitoring Boreal Toads, and surveying fish populations.
A 2024 Partners in the Outdoors Grant funded Adaptive Adventure’s Access Adventure Multi-Sport and Family Days, which provided adaptive recreation opportunities for people with disabilities. Grant recipient Casting for Recovery enhances the lives of women with breast cancer by connecting them to each other and nature through the therapeutic sport of fly fishing.
The Blackpackers ski and ride program serves Colorado youth and their families who would otherwise have barriers or access issues to participating in skiing or snowboarding. A 2024 grant helped Running Rivers host their annual Flyathlon, which pairs trail running and fly fishing into uniquely Colorado events that raise awareness around and money for the advancement of native fish. Mountain Roots’ Yes!
to Adventure summer programs cultivates kids’ love of the outdoors and a strong sense connection to earth, food, and community.
Summer Wilderness Mentorship Program The Summer Wilderness Mentorship Program, a partnership between La Plata Youth Services and LifeWays, provides vulnerable La Plata County youth with access to therapeutic mentorship and the opportunity to attend a 5-night, 6-day backpacking course with their peers and trained guides.
10Four and Vibe Tribe Adventures 10Four partnered with Vibe Tribe Adventures to offer outdoor youth programs such as horseback riding and field trips to State Parks. Colorado Canyons Association Colorado Canyons Association’s 2024 grant supported their riverside education camp, restoration work, and stewardship programs. Prev ","nextArrow":" Next ","appendArrows":".
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Urban and rural youth were paired together on crews where they persevered through challenging work in nature, were pushed to take healthy risks and grow as leaders, all while creating meaningful relationships. The Partners in the Outdoors grant funded a collaborative project between TeamWorks and Boulder County at Mud Lake in Nederland, Colorado.
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) With a 2023 Partners in the Outdoors grant, the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) partnered with Minority Outdoor Alliance, Pheasants Forever, and Uncharted Outdoorswomen to host two learn to hunt events in Colorado.
Friends of the Dillon Ranger District Friends of the Dillon Ranger District used their 2023 Partners in the Outdoors Grant to do several projects including barbed wire fence removal, installing fishing line bins, monitoring Boreal Toads, and surveying fish populations.
A 2024 Partners in the Outdoors Grant funded Adaptive Adventure’s Access Adventure Multi-Sport and Family Days, which provided adaptive recreation opportunities for people with disabilities. Grant recipient Casting for Recovery enhances the lives of women with breast cancer by connecting them to each other and nature through the therapeutic sport of fly fishing.
The Blackpackers ski and ride program serves Colorado youth and their families who would otherwise have barriers or access issues to participating in skiing or snowboarding. A 2024 grant helped Running Rivers host their annual Flyathlon, which pairs trail running and fly fishing into uniquely Colorado events that raise awareness around and money for the advancement of native fish. Mountain Roots’ Yes!
to Adventure summer programs cultivates kids’ love of the outdoors and a strong sense connection to earth, food, and community.
Summer Wilderness Mentorship Program The Summer Wilderness Mentorship Program, a partnership between La Plata Youth Services and LifeWays, provides vulnerable La Plata County youth with access to therapeutic mentorship and the opportunity to attend a 5-night, 6-day backpacking course with their peers and trained guides.
10Four and Vibe Tribe Adventures 10Four partnered with Vibe Tribe Adventures to offer outdoor youth programs such as horseback riding and field trips to State Parks. Colorado Canyons Association Colorado Canyons Association’s 2024 grant supported their riverside education camp, restoration work, and stewardship programs.
Please email any questions about partners in the outdoors grants to: Grants Program Coordinator Colorado Parks and Wildlife The mission of Colorado Parks and Wildlife is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources.
Transparency Online Project (TOPS) Colorado Outdoors Magazine Department of Natural Resources
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Organizations working on outdoor recreation projects in Colorado with local community ties. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $10,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is July 18, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.