Colorado Recreation Grants

This program honors and recognizes women leaders in the Denver metro area who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and community impact through their professional and volunteer efforts.

The City of Dacono's 2025 Community Grant program is an annual initiative designed to provide financial support to community organizations. The program's core objective aligns with the City Council's mission to appropriate funds that directly benefit the Dacono community. The amount of funding available each year is flexible, determined by current priorities and the city's available revenue, ensuring that the grants can adapt to evolving community needs and economic conditions. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are community service organizations, federally designated non-profit corporations, and organized school groups. The program aims to foster a stronger, more vibrant community by empowering these entities to carry out their important work. While specific impact goals are not explicitly detailed, the underlying objective is to support initiatives that enhance the quality of life, address local challenges, and promote community well-being within Dacono. The eligibility criteria underscore the program's focus on established and organized groups. Applicants must be recognized community service organizations, federally designated non-profit corporations, or organized school groups. A crucial requirement for applicable non-profits is the submission of a valid and current 501(c)(3) registration, ensuring accountability and legitimate non-profit status. This priority on recognized and legally established organizations helps ensure that funds are directed to entities with a proven capacity for community impact. Expected outcomes and measurable results are implicitly tied to the activities undertaken by the grantee organizations. While not explicitly stated in terms, the city's strategic priority is to support a diverse range of community-focused projects. The theory of change suggests that by providing financial resources to these eligible organizations, the City of Dacono can indirectly achieve its broader community development and support goals through the efforts of its community partners. The varying annual funding based on priorities and revenue also indicates a flexible approach to strategic allocation, adapting to the most pressing needs each year.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local, state, tribal, and non-profit organizations to restore and protect vital riparian and aquatic habitats in the headwaters of the Colorado and Rio Grande rivers, benefiting key species and promoting sustainable conservation practices.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Colorado to create and improve tourism projects that enhance the visitor experience, with a generous matching fund requirement.

This funding program provides financial support to local governments for improving parks, recreation services, and conserving natural resources through the acquisition, development, and maintenance of public sites.

This funding supports Colorado newsrooms in organizing community engagement events to connect with diverse local residents, address their concerns, and foster trust between journalists and the communities they serve.

This program provides funding to support the maintenance and improvement of winter trail infrastructure for snowmobiling in Colorado, benefiting local snowmobile clubs, organizations, and agencies involved in trail grooming and safety initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations in Colorado to create and strengthen partnerships that promote sustainable outdoor recreation and conservation efforts across the state.

This program provides in-kind support to nonprofit organizations in Western Eagle County, Colorado, to enhance recreational opportunities and community engagement for local residents.

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.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Colorado to restore and enhance critical wildlife habitats and promote ecological resilience across the state.

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

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide outdoor education and recreation experiences to underserved youth and families in Colorado, aiming to enhance access and representation for marginalized communities in outdoor activities and conservation efforts.

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Colorado to address the community impacts of limited stakes gaming by funding public facilities and services.

This program provides small grants to community-led groups in the Metro Denver area to strengthen local initiatives and support projects that enhance neighborhood development, particularly those led by communities of color and lower-income residents.

This grant provides funding to community organizations and individuals in Fort Collins for projects that enhance natural spaces, improve wildlife habitats, and promote environmental stewardship in neighborhoods.

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.

This funding opportunity supports projects that provide equitable outdoor experiences and career training for traditionally excluded youth and families in Colorado.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Colorado that deliver impactful services and programs benefiting the Mountain Village community, focusing on areas like health, education, arts, and environmental stewardship.