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Programs and Resources in Colorado
Colorado is fortunate to have some key funders offering financial support for conservation projects. There are a variety of funding programs available - some focused on land protection, and others focused on habitat or species management. Whether you are a conservation organization or a private landowner, you can make a difference in conserving Colorado's biodiversity. Follow the links below to identify programs that may be relevant to your efforts and interests.
Featured Programs and Resources in Colorado
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Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund Grant Programs
The Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund -- better known as GOCO -- is an integral part of the conservation landscape in the Centennial State.
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Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts Conservation Funding Guide
In 2004, the Colorado Coalition of Land Trusts produced "Conservation Funding in Colorado: a guide to state and federal programs." This guide includes information on eligibility, funds available, contact information, and more for a wide variety of funding programs.
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Partners for Fish and Wildlife
The Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program provides technical and financial assistance to private landowners and Tribes who are willing to work with us and other partners on a voluntary basis to help meet the habitat needs of our Federal Trust Species (federally endangered, threatened, and candidate species).
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Colorado Division of Wildlife Conservation Funding Programs
The Colorado Division of Wildlife offers several grant programs for species conservation and habitat improvement. There are programs appropriate for individual landowners and for conservation organizations.
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NRCS Farm Bill Programs
The USDA's Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) offers assistance to landowners with wildlife habitat management issues through its conservation and resource management programs.
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Joint Ventures in Bird Conservation
The 1986 North American Waterfowl Management Plan established a framework for establishing self-directed partnerships between agencies, organizations, corporations, tribes, or individuals that take responsibility for implementing bird conservation plans for specific species or geographic areas.
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Wetland Focus Areas
Wetland Focus Areas are designated by the Colorado Division of Wildlife, for the purpose of implementing the goals of the Division's Wetland Wildlife Conservation Program at a local level.
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