Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a Colorado state government agency that funds projects advancing wildlife conservation, habitat protection, and public access to the outdoors across the state. Its grantmaking is strongly tied to on-the-ground infrastructure and management needs, including trails, fishing access, shooting ranges, off-highway vehicle recreation, and habitat improvements that reduce human-wildlife conflict. Applicants are typically local governments, parks and recreation agencies, landowners, nonprofits, and other public or quasi-public partners with projects that directly benefit Colorado’s lands, waters, wildlife, and outdoor recreation users.
Primarily grants and matching grants administered through specific programs; funds are project-based, geographically limited to Colorado, and often support capital improvements, habitat work, and recreation infrastructure rather than general operating support.
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Frame your proposal as a Colorado-based, measurable project that advances CPW’s program goals—especially wildlife habitat, public access, safety, recreation infrastructure, or conflict reduction. Show clear site control or partnerships, a realistic match if required, and concrete outcomes such as acres improved, miles of trail built, or access points created.
Current and upcoming funding from Colorado Parks and Wildlife that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Supports wildlife rehabilitation efforts across the state.
Deadline: Next cycle expected November 2026 (per program notes). Exact dates should be confirmed on the program page.
Who can apply: Applicants must work within a local HPP committee area. District Wildlife Manager involvement is required. NW Colorado committee guidance states agricultural status requires a minimum of 160 acres, hunting access is not required, and water projects must include water permits. Matching funds or in-kind contributions are required for every project.
Deadline: Varies by local committee; committee meetings are periodic and notices/minutes are posted on the HPP website.
Who can apply: ["Non-profit organizations, Tribes, school districts, and government entities are eligible.","Projects/programming must be at the local, regional, and/or statewide scale in Colorado."]
Deadline: ["Applications open June 1, 2026."]
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