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GOCO Land Acquisition

From Great Outdoors Colorado

Grants of generally up to $3 million for fee-simple land acquisitions in Colorado that protect wildlife habitat, migration corridors and waterways while providing public access; land conservation organisations can apply alongside local governments.

Summary in our words. Each fact below shows the funder’s own words and links to its page.

Upcoming

Not open yet

Closes 21 January 2027. Concept papers are due first; applications are by invitation only, due March 11, 2027..

Go to the funder’s call pageChecked 3 Nov 2026

The facts, in the funder’s words

How to apply

Apply directly

When a call is open, eligible applicants apply to the funder or the organisation running the call.

Ready to get started? Start by contacting your regional officer, who will help you develop a competitive proposal. 

Amount

Usually up to $3,000,000 USD

Generally, up to $3 million per project. 

Where

Colorado, United States: United States

More grants in United States and North America.

Organizations eligible for GOCO funding include Colorado cities, towns, and counties 

Who can apply

Government bodies and NGOs

Organizations eligible for GOCO funding include Colorado cities, towns, and counties; Title 32 special districts; land conservation organizations that advance the acquisition of open space; 

Rounds

Fixed rounds with deadlines

First Cycle Concept papers due: July 23, 2026 Applications invited: August 7, 2026 Applications due: September 10, 2026 Grants awarded: December 11, 2026 

Co-funding required

Not found on the pages we read

Restoration approach

Protected areas and Rivers and lakes

Our classification, from the funder’s description of what it supports.

More grants for wetlands and wildlife.

Calls (2)

Upcoming

Second cycle (concept papers January 2027)

Opening date not announced yetCall page
Status

Upcoming

Second Cycle Concept papers due: January 21, 2027 Applications invited: February 4, 2027 Applications due: March 11, 2027 

Deadline

21 January 2027

Second Cycle Concept papers due: January 21, 2027 Applications invited: February 4, 2027 Applications due: March 11, 2027 

Concept papers are due first; applications are by invitation only, due March 11, 2027..

Closed

First cycle (concept papers July 2026)

Closed 23 July 2026Call page
Status

Closed

First Cycle Concept papers due: July 23, 2026 Applications invited: August 7, 2026 Applications due: September 10, 2026 

Deadline

23 July 2026

First Cycle Concept papers due: July 23, 2026 Applications invited: August 7, 2026 Applications due: September 10, 2026 

Concept papers were due first; applications were by invitation, due September 10, 2026..

Ready to apply to Second cycle (concept papers January 2027)?Go to the funder’s call page

What the funder asks grantees to report

Reporting

Not found on the pages we read

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