GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO Over the last 5 years, GOCO has invested $29.1 million in 15 communities through its Generation Wild program. The movement has impacted the lives of 40,000 kids and families, created a network of more than 400 partners, and supported 2,140 outdoor programs. Pictured: Nature Kids Discovery Zone in Lafayette. Photo by moxie82inc. 898. 899. 900. 901.

OUR GRANT PROGRAMS

Programs ANTICIPATED in Fiscal Year '22. Land Conservation Grants to support important landscape, waterway, habitat, and public access land protection priorities. RESTORE Colorado Grants to improve and restore Colorado's rivers, wetlands, grasslands, forests, and other critical habitat. Stewardship Impact Grants to improve the condition of our ABOUT US | GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO About Us. GOCO invests a portion of Colorado Lottery proceeds to help preserve and enhance the state's parks, trails, wildlife, rivers, and open spaces. Our independent board awards competitive grants to local governments and land trusts, and makes investments through Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Created by voters in 1992, GOCO has committed

STRATEGIC PLAN

The GOCO board and staff are pleased to announce the official adoption of our 2020 strategic plan. The plan explores a new, values-based approach to grantmaking for GOCO that reflects the priorities of our partners and needs of our state, as well as ideas for how we can support those within our constitutional mission. T o build the plan, GOCO worked with hundreds of its statewide partners and CONTACT US | GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO Questions about grant programs. If you have questions about our grant programs, please see our staff listing.. Media and general information inquiries. Rosemary Dempsey, Director of Communications, 303.226.4530, rdempsey@goco.org Sign up to receive email updates >> CALENDAR | GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO Calendar. The calendar below houses all dates for upcoming grant cycles, grant workshops, and GOCO board meetings, as well as select GOCO-sponsored events. All of our board meetings are open to the public . Minutes from previous board meetings are posted here once they approved by the board. Occasionally, the GOCO Board must meet in

executive

CONSERVATION SERVICE CORPS Photo by Sean Sheridan. In partnership with the Colorado Youth Corps Association, GOCO offers funding to hire conservation service corps for outdoor recreation and natural resource stewardship projects. Beginning in 2020, GOCO will commit $1,000,000 annually, doubling our previous annual investments. Another $500,000 is offered through GOCO

JACKIE MILLER

Director of Programs. Email. (303) 226-4524. Over the course of nearly two decades in the grant-making industry, including 13 years at Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), Jackie has created, managed, and directed initiatives to impact others’ lives. In 2015 she spearheaded the launch of Generation Wild, an unprecedented movement in Colorado to LAND ACQUISITION PROCEDURES Page 2 . Purpose . The purpose of this document is to provide guidance and instructions for completing a land acquisition with GOCO funding. GOCO may fund the acquisition of a conservation easement JOB DESCRIPTION: REGIONAL OFFICER (SEE LOCATION JOB DESCRIPTION: REGIONAL OFFICER (SEE LOCATION REQUIREMENTS) Job Type: Full-time, exempt position Salary: Salary range for the position: $52,167-$73,033. Hiring range for the position: $52,167-$62,600. Bonus Eligibility: Employees are eligible to earn one-time bonuses after six months of GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO Over the last 5 years, GOCO has invested $29.1 million in 15 communities through its Generation Wild program. The movement has impacted the lives of 40,000 kids and families, created a network of more than 400 partners, and supported 2,140 outdoor programs. Pictured: Nature Kids Discovery Zone in Lafayette. Photo by moxie82inc. 898. 899. 900. 901.

OUR GRANT PROGRAMS

Programs ANTICIPATED in Fiscal Year '22. Land Conservation Grants to support important landscape, waterway, habitat, and public access land protection priorities. RESTORE Colorado Grants to improve and restore Colorado's rivers, wetlands, grasslands, forests, and other critical habitat. Stewardship Impact Grants to improve the condition of our ABOUT US | GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO About Us. GOCO invests a portion of Colorado Lottery proceeds to help preserve and enhance the state's parks, trails, wildlife, rivers, and open spaces. Our independent board awards competitive grants to local governments and land trusts, and makes investments through Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Created by voters in 1992, GOCO has committed

STRATEGIC PLAN

The GOCO board and staff are pleased to announce the official adoption of our 2020 strategic plan. The plan explores a new, values-based approach to grantmaking for GOCO that reflects the priorities of our partners and needs of our state, as well as ideas for how we can support those within our constitutional mission. T o build the plan, GOCO worked with hundreds of its statewide partners and CONTACT US | GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO Questions about grant programs. If you have questions about our grant programs, please see our staff listing.. Media and general information inquiries. Rosemary Dempsey, Director of Communications, 303.226.4530, rdempsey@goco.org Sign up to receive email updates >> CALENDAR | GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO Calendar. The calendar below houses all dates for upcoming grant cycles, grant workshops, and GOCO board meetings, as well as select GOCO-sponsored events. All of our board meetings are open to the public . Minutes from previous board meetings are posted here once they approved by the board. Occasionally, the GOCO Board must meet in

executive

CONSERVATION SERVICE CORPS Photo by Sean Sheridan. In partnership with the Colorado Youth Corps Association, GOCO offers funding to hire conservation service corps for outdoor recreation and natural resource stewardship projects. Beginning in 2020, GOCO will commit $1,000,000 annually, doubling our previous annual investments. Another $500,000 is offered through GOCO

JACKIE MILLER

Director of Programs. Email. (303) 226-4524. Over the course of nearly two decades in the grant-making industry, including 13 years at Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), Jackie has created, managed, and directed initiatives to impact others’ lives. In 2015 she spearheaded the launch of Generation Wild, an unprecedented movement in Colorado to LAND ACQUISITION PROCEDURES Page 2 . Purpose . The purpose of this document is to provide guidance and instructions for completing a land acquisition with GOCO funding. GOCO may fund the acquisition of a conservation easement JOB DESCRIPTION: REGIONAL OFFICER (SEE LOCATION JOB DESCRIPTION: REGIONAL OFFICER (SEE LOCATION REQUIREMENTS) Job Type: Full-time, exempt position Salary: Salary range for the position: $52,167-$73,033. Hiring range for the position: $52,167-$62,600. Bonus Eligibility: Employees are eligible to earn one-time bonuses after six months of GOCO BOARD | GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO GOCO Board. Our dedicated board members take their responsibility to the people of Colorado seriously and strive to be responsive to the needs of communities and accountable to the public. Board members approve GOCO's financial plans, grant programs, and all grants. Provide feedback on GOCO's proposed FY 2022 spending plan and grant

calendar

COUNTY MAPS AND LISTS County Maps and Lists. Below you'll find a summary of GOCO's impact since its inception. Scroll down below the infographic to find a dropdown where you can select your county to find a map and list of GOCO-funded projects near you. Find GOCO-funded projects near you by choosing your county here: 2020-2021 GRANT CALENDAR 2020-2021 GRANT CALENDAR GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO GOCO.ORG GOCO adopted a new strategic plan in June 2020. In implementing it, we will take a

values-based

CONSERVATION SERVICE CORPS Mile High Youth Corps working on the Intemann Trail near Manitou Springs, CO. Photo by Sean Sheridan. In partnership with the Colorado Youth Corps Association, GOCO offers funding to hire conservation service corps for outdoor recreation and natural resource stewardship

projects.

ANNUAL REPORT

2020 PDF - English PDF - español For more information or to request digital copies of past annual reports, email info@goco.org. GOCO BOARD AWARDS MORE THAN $2 MILLION IN FUNDING TO Mill Site Park in Marble, Colo. Photo courtesy of the Town of Marble. The GOCO board has awarded $2,095,315 in funding to 13 projects across the state through the Resilient Communities Program (RCP), which helps grantee partners advance outdoor recreation, stewardship, and land protection work.Funded projects will respond to one-time, immediate needs or opportunities that have STAFF | GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO GOCO's staff loves talking with you about our grant programs, hearing your ideas, and learning about your communities. LAND ACQUISITION PROCEDURES Page 2 . Purpose . The purpose of this document is to provide guidance and instructions for completing a land acquisition with GOCO funding. GOCO may fund the acquisition of a conservation easement 5,000 ACRES ADDED TO THE SAGUACHE CREEK CONSERVATION Saguache, Colorado. –The Trust for Public Land (TPL) and the Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT), in partnership with Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service, are proud to announce the conservation of more than 5,000 acres in the San Luis

Valley.

PROGRESS REPORT FORM Questions? Contact Matt Brady at mbrady@goco.org or 303-226-4520 Updated 12/2018 1. WIRE INSTRUCTIONS All grant reimbursements will be sent to you via wire transfer.The banking institution’s transfer instructions must contain the bank name, account name, GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO Over the last 5 years, GOCO has invested $29.1 million in 15 communities through its Generation Wild program. The movement has impacted the lives of 40,000 kids and families, created a network of more than 400 partners, and supported 2,140 outdoor programs. Pictured: Nature Kids Discovery Zone in Lafayette. Photo by moxie82inc. 898. 899. 900. 901.

OUR GRANT PROGRAMS

Programs ANTICIPATED in Fiscal Year '22. Land Conservation Grants to support important landscape, waterway, habitat, and public access land protection priorities. RESTORE Colorado Grants to improve and restore Colorado's rivers, wetlands, grasslands, forests, and other critical habitat. Stewardship Impact Grants to improve the condition of our ABOUT US | GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO About Us. GOCO invests a portion of Colorado Lottery proceeds to help preserve and enhance the state's parks, trails, wildlife, rivers, and open spaces. Our independent board awards competitive grants to local governments and land trusts, and makes investments through Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Created by voters in 1992, GOCO has committed

STRATEGIC PLAN

The GOCO board and staff are pleased to announce the official adoption of our 2020 strategic plan. The plan explores a new, values-based approach to grantmaking for GOCO that reflects the priorities of our partners and needs of our state, as well as ideas for how we can support those within our constitutional mission. T o build the plan, GOCO worked with hundreds of its statewide partners and CONTACT US | GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO Questions about grant programs. If you have questions about our grant programs, please see our staff listing.. Media and general information inquiries. Rosemary Dempsey, Director of Communications, 303.226.4530, rdempsey@goco.org Sign up to receive email updates >> CALENDAR | GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO Calendar. The calendar below houses all dates for upcoming grant cycles, grant workshops, and GOCO board meetings, as well as select GOCO-sponsored events. All of our board meetings are open to the public . Minutes from previous board meetings are posted here once they approved by the board. Occasionally, the GOCO Board must meet in

executive

CONSERVATION SERVICE CORPS Photo by Sean Sheridan. In partnership with the Colorado Youth Corps Association, GOCO offers funding to hire conservation service corps for outdoor recreation and natural resource stewardship projects. Beginning in 2020, GOCO will commit $1,000,000 annually, doubling our previous annual investments. Another $500,000 is offered through GOCO

JACKIE MILLER

Director of Programs. Email. (303) 226-4524. Over the course of nearly two decades in the grant-making industry, including 13 years at Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), Jackie has created, managed, and directed initiatives to impact others’ lives. In 2015 she spearheaded the launch of Generation Wild, an unprecedented movement in Colorado to LAND ACQUISITION PROCEDURES Page 2 . Purpose . The purpose of this document is to provide guidance and instructions for completing a land acquisition with GOCO funding. GOCO may fund the acquisition of a conservation easement JOB DESCRIPTION: REGIONAL OFFICER (SEE LOCATION JOB DESCRIPTION: REGIONAL OFFICER (SEE LOCATION REQUIREMENTS) Job Type: Full-time, exempt position Salary: Salary range for the position: $52,167-$73,033. Hiring range for the position: $52,167-$62,600. Bonus Eligibility: Employees are eligible to earn one-time bonuses after six months of GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO Over the last 5 years, GOCO has invested $29.1 million in 15 communities through its Generation Wild program. The movement has impacted the lives of 40,000 kids and families, created a network of more than 400 partners, and supported 2,140 outdoor programs. Pictured: Nature Kids Discovery Zone in Lafayette. Photo by moxie82inc. 898. 899. 900. 901.

OUR GRANT PROGRAMS

Programs ANTICIPATED in Fiscal Year '22. Land Conservation Grants to support important landscape, waterway, habitat, and public access land protection priorities. RESTORE Colorado Grants to improve and restore Colorado's rivers, wetlands, grasslands, forests, and other critical habitat. Stewardship Impact Grants to improve the condition of our ABOUT US | GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO About Us. GOCO invests a portion of Colorado Lottery proceeds to help preserve and enhance the state's parks, trails, wildlife, rivers, and open spaces. Our independent board awards competitive grants to local governments and land trusts, and makes investments through Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Created by voters in 1992, GOCO has committed

STRATEGIC PLAN

The GOCO board and staff are pleased to announce the official adoption of our 2020 strategic plan. The plan explores a new, values-based approach to grantmaking for GOCO that reflects the priorities of our partners and needs of our state, as well as ideas for how we can support those within our constitutional mission. T o build the plan, GOCO worked with hundreds of its statewide partners and CONTACT US | GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO Questions about grant programs. If you have questions about our grant programs, please see our staff listing.. Media and general information inquiries. Rosemary Dempsey, Director of Communications, 303.226.4530, rdempsey@goco.org Sign up to receive email updates >> CALENDAR | GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO Calendar. The calendar below houses all dates for upcoming grant cycles, grant workshops, and GOCO board meetings, as well as select GOCO-sponsored events. All of our board meetings are open to the public . Minutes from previous board meetings are posted here once they approved by the board. Occasionally, the GOCO Board must meet in

executive

CONSERVATION SERVICE CORPS Photo by Sean Sheridan. In partnership with the Colorado Youth Corps Association, GOCO offers funding to hire conservation service corps for outdoor recreation and natural resource stewardship projects. Beginning in 2020, GOCO will commit $1,000,000 annually, doubling our previous annual investments. Another $500,000 is offered through GOCO

JACKIE MILLER

Director of Programs. Email. (303) 226-4524. Over the course of nearly two decades in the grant-making industry, including 13 years at Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), Jackie has created, managed, and directed initiatives to impact others’ lives. In 2015 she spearheaded the launch of Generation Wild, an unprecedented movement in Colorado to LAND ACQUISITION PROCEDURES Page 2 . Purpose . The purpose of this document is to provide guidance and instructions for completing a land acquisition with GOCO funding. GOCO may fund the acquisition of a conservation easement JOB DESCRIPTION: REGIONAL OFFICER (SEE LOCATION JOB DESCRIPTION: REGIONAL OFFICER (SEE LOCATION REQUIREMENTS) Job Type: Full-time, exempt position Salary: Salary range for the position: $52,167-$73,033. Hiring range for the position: $52,167-$62,600. Bonus Eligibility: Employees are eligible to earn one-time bonuses after six months of GOCO BOARD | GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO GOCO Board. Our dedicated board members take their responsibility to the people of Colorado seriously and strive to be responsive to the needs of communities and accountable to the public. Board members approve GOCO's financial plans, grant programs, and all grants. Provide feedback on GOCO's proposed FY 2022 spending plan and grant

calendar

COUNTY MAPS AND LISTS County Maps and Lists. Below you'll find a summary of GOCO's impact since its inception. Scroll down below the infographic to find a dropdown where you can select your county to find a map and list of GOCO-funded projects near you. Find GOCO-funded projects near you by choosing your county here: 2020-2021 GRANT CALENDAR 2020-2021 GRANT CALENDAR GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO GOCO.ORG GOCO adopted a new strategic plan in June 2020. In implementing it, we will take a

values-based

CONSERVATION SERVICE CORPS Mile High Youth Corps working on the Intemann Trail near Manitou Springs, CO. Photo by Sean Sheridan. In partnership with the Colorado Youth Corps Association, GOCO offers funding to hire conservation service corps for outdoor recreation and natural resource stewardship

projects.

ANNUAL REPORT

2020 PDF - English PDF - español For more information or to request digital copies of past annual reports, email info@goco.org. GOCO BOARD AWARDS MORE THAN $2 MILLION IN FUNDING TO Mill Site Park in Marble, Colo. Photo courtesy of the Town of Marble. The GOCO board has awarded $2,095,315 in funding to 13 projects across the state through the Resilient Communities Program (RCP), which helps grantee partners advance outdoor recreation, stewardship, and land protection work.Funded projects will respond to one-time, immediate needs or opportunities that have STAFF | GREAT OUTDOORS COLORADO GOCO's staff loves talking with you about our grant programs, hearing your ideas, and learning about your communities. LAND ACQUISITION PROCEDURES Page 2 . Purpose . The purpose of this document is to provide guidance and instructions for completing a land acquisition with GOCO funding. GOCO may fund the acquisition of a conservation easement 5,000 ACRES ADDED TO THE SAGUACHE CREEK CONSERVATION Saguache, Colorado. –The Trust for Public Land (TPL) and the Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT), in partnership with Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service, are proud to announce the conservation of more than 5,000 acres in the San Luis

Valley.

PROGRESS REPORT FORM Questions? Contact Matt Brady at mbrady@goco.org or 303-226-4520 Updated 12/2018 1. WIRE INSTRUCTIONS All grant reimbursements will be sent to you via wire transfer.The banking institution’s transfer instructions must contain the bank name, account name, Skip to main content

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