Deadline: 2-Feb-23
The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) is inviting applications for Planning & Capacity Program that will invest in planning, capacity, research, and education projects that address opportunities, explore issues, and examine trends in the outdoors.
The broad, complex natural resource and outdoor recreation needs of Colorado’s communities requires a program that values thoughtful, comprehensive planning efforts to best understand the needs and opportunities and to design adequate strategies and solutions.
This program accommodates a wide range of projects, including strategic plans and master plans. We also invest in capacity-building and education efforts that help our partners make better informed decisions and take the appropriate actions. Through this program, GOCO also invests in research projects to share and further knowledge and facilitate learning in conservation and recreation, as well as community engagement and educational efforts that develop and foster networks, partnerships, and collaborations. Finally, this program supports storytelling projects, helping our partners communicate the impacts, benefits, and challenges outdoor work brings.
Eligible Cost
- Costs associated with project planning/coordination/implementation/communications/ celebration
- Staff expenses incurred by the applicant and any contracted service providers for professional services directly related to project outcomes and administration.
- Costs of surveys, engineering, design, GIS/mapping, land acquisition due diligence costs, etc.
- Costs associated with volunteer engagement and retention, e.g., prizes, awards, food, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
- Colorado municipality or county
- Title 32 special district eligible to receive distributions from the Conservation Trust Fund
- Political subdivision of the State of Colorado that includes in its mission the identification, acquisition, or management of open space and natural areas
- 501(c)(3) non-profit land conservation organization that includes in its mission the identification, acquisition, or management of open space and natural areas, e.g., land trusts
- Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
For more information, visit GOCO.