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Colorado Natural Resources Grants

Explore 112 grant opportunities

Water Supply Reserve Fund (WSRF) Grant Program
$1,000,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding for water-related projects in Colorado, supporting both public and private entities to improve water supply, infrastructure, and planning efforts aligned with state water goals.

Environment
City or township governments
Weather Modification Grant Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to local water providers and government entities in Colorado to enhance and modernize their cloud seeding programs, aimed at increasing winter snowfall and improving water supply.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Transaction Cost Assistance Program (TCAP)
$150,000
GOCO and Keep It Colorado
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to nonprofit land trusts in Colorado to help cover the costs of establishing conservation easements, making it easier for landowners to protect their land from development.

Environment
Nonprofits
Technical Assistance for Federal Cost-Sharing (TAFC) Program
$500,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Colorado governmental entities, non-profits, and partnerships to help them develop competitive federal grant applications for water-related projects, excluding treated water and municipal infrastructure.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Civic Fabric Fund
$30,000
The Denver Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based nonprofit organizations working on policy and advocacy efforts to promote systemic change in areas such as economic opportunity, housing, and youth well-being, particularly for marginalized communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Pathways Program
$300,000
Colorado Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado organizations in addressing community challenges related to outdoor stewardship, equity, and climate resilience through collaborative planning and capacity-building initiatives.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
Agricultural Emergency Drought Response Program
$1,000,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2027

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to agricultural organizations in Colorado to help them secure additional water resources during declared drought emergencies.

Agriculture
Special district governments
Colorado Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program
$200,000
Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding program provides financial support for projects that enhance urban forestry and increase tree canopy cover in disadvantaged communities across Colorado.

Environment
Nonprofits
Non-Motorized Trails Grants
$250,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and other eligible organizations in Colorado to create, maintain, and enhance non-motorized recreational trails while promoting environmental stewardship and public access.

Recreation
City or township governments
Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant
$100,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This program provides financial support to organizations that promote outdoor access and inclusivity for marginalized youth and their families in Colorado.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation
$7,040,000
Colorado State Forest Service
State

Application Deadline

Oct 8, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations in Colorado to implement projects that reduce wildfire risk and promote forest health in areas where urban development meets forested landscapes.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Colorado Watershed Restoration Program
Contact for amount
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofits in Colorado to implement projects that reduce flood and erosion risks following wildfires.

Environment
Nonprofits
Town of Telluride Green Grant Program
$9,000
Town of Telluride (EcoAction Partners)
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides funding to individuals, businesses, and organizations in specific Colorado counties for local sustainability projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote environmental resilience.

Environment
Individuals
Colorado Tree Coalition Grant
$6,000
Colorado Tree Coalition
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to community organizations and local governments in Colorado for projects that promote tree planting, maintenance, and management to improve urban and rural green spaces.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Native American Affairs: Fiscal Year 2025 Colorado River Basin Tribal Drought Resiliency Program
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Reclamation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 28, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Native American tribes in the Colorado River Basin to develop projects that enhance drought resilience and improve water resource management.

Natural Resources
Native American tribal organizations
Community Funding Partnership General Grant
Contact for amount
Colorado River Water Conservation District (CRD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 27, 2026

This funding opportunity supports multi-purpose water projects on Colorado's Western Slope that enhance water conservation, infrastructure, and community resilience in preparation for a hotter and drier future.

Natural Resources
Individuals
South Fork Focus Zone Irrigated Acreage Retirement Program
$6,000,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This program provides financial support to eligible landowners in the South Fork Focus Zone of the Republican River Basin for retiring irrigated acreage to improve water management and comply with multistate agreements.

Natural Resources
For profit organizations other than small businesses
The Wild and Scenic Rivers Fund
$200,000
Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding to local organizations and governments in Colorado to develop strategies for protecting river resources without federal designation, supporting projects like planning and restoration efforts.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
50/50 Conservation Grant
$15,000
Eagle County Conservation District (ECCD)
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to private landowners and agricultural producers in Eagle County, Colorado, for conservation projects that improve soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat.

Environment
Individuals
Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program
$11,000,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 22, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to private landowners and qualified third parties for projects that protect wildlife habitats and enhance public access for outdoor recreation in Colorado.

Natural Resources
Individuals