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Colorado Natural Resources Grants

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Noxious Weed Program Annual Grants
$50,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, conservation districts, non-profit organizations, and private entities in Colorado for the eradication and management of harmful noxious weeds.

Environment
County governments
Yampa River Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Yampa River Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support for projects that improve water security and restore the Yampa River ecosystem, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and community organizations involved in conservation and water management.

Environment
Nonprofits
Restore Grant Program
$25,000
Zero Foodprint
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This program provides financial support to farmers and ranchers in California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington for implementing regenerative agricultural practices that enhance soil health and sequester carbon.

Agriculture
Individuals
Conservation Partners Program
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
Colorado Outdoor Regional Partnerships Initiative (RPI)
$50,000,000
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to Colorado-based nonprofit organizations and government entities to create or support diverse coalitions focused on preserving natural resources and enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities across the state.

Environment
Nonprofits
Maki Foundation Grants for Environmental Conservation
$5,000
Maki Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small, community-based nonprofits in the Rocky Mountain West focused on protecting public lands, preserving biodiversity, and advocating against environmentally harmful activities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Advanced Industries Collaborative Infrastructure Grant
$500,000
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This program provides funding to collaborative projects that enhance infrastructure and innovation across Colorado's advanced industries, supporting partnerships between businesses and research institutions to drive economic growth.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Routt County Climate Action Collaborative Fund
$25,000
Yampa Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Routt County, Colorado, for projects that address climate change through initiatives in energy, transportation, waste management, land use, or the economy.

Environment
Nonprofits
Clean Air Program (CAP)
$25,000,000
Colorado Energy Office (CEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to industrial and manufacturing companies, local governments, and partnerships in Colorado to help reduce air pollution by supporting the purchase and installation of emission reduction equipment.

Energy
County governments
Soil Health and Optimizing Water (SHOW) Grant
$50,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to farmers, ranchers, nonprofits, and local governments in Colorado to improve soil health and optimize water management practices on agricultural lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
Boulder County Soil Health Initiative
$1,000,000
Boulder County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports agricultural producers in Boulder County to implement innovative soil health projects that promote sustainable practices and enhance climate resilience.

Environment
Individuals
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Gates Family Foundation Capital Grants
Contact for amount
Gates Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Colorado to support infrastructure projects that enhance community well-being, particularly in rural or low-income areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Nonpoint Source Program Grant
$500,000
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (WQCD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides an opportunity for project sponsors to receive expert feedback on their water quality restoration or protection project ideas before applying for funding to address nonpoint source pollution.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
$1,250,000
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to local, county, state, or tribal public agencies in Colorado for acquiring land and developing outdoor recreational areas to enhance public access and enjoyment.

Environment
City or township governments
Grey to Green Fund
$50,000
Boulder County Office of Sustainability, Climate Action, and Resilience (OSCAR)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Boulder County to transform impervious urban areas into green spaces that enhance ecological resilience and address climate equity.

Environment
Small businesses
Conservation Service Corps Grants 2026
$1,500,000
Great Outdoors Colorado
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based organizations in employing youth and young adults for outdoor conservation and restoration projects on public lands, enhancing the state's ecosystems and recreational spaces.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Southern Plains Grassland Grant Program 2026
$400,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, ranchers, and community-led groups in the Southern Great Plains to restore grassland habitats and support sustainable ranching practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Boulder County Strategic Fuels Mitigation Grant Program
$225,500
Boulder County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for community-based forest management and fire mitigation projects in Boulder County, focusing on enhancing safety, protecting water sources, and promoting ecological resilience.

Environment
County governments
Western Big Game Seasonal Habitat and Migration Corridors Fund - Option A
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for projects that enhance seasonal habitats and migration corridors for big game species in designated western states.

Environment
Nonprofits