Natural Resources Grants Database
The Colorado State Forest Service developed the Natural Resources Grants & Assistance Database to help interested groups and individuals search for natural resource project funding and assistance programs that promote the health and welfare of Colorado’s natural resources.
To search our database:
Click on a column header to sort grants by Program, Deadline or Categories
Use the search bar and type in a keyword, for example, “restoration”Click on any row in the table and you’ll be taken to the grant sponsor’s website| Program | Categories | Eligibility | Funding Range | Match Requirement | Deadline(s) | URL |
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| Ballantine Family Fund | Community development Education Conservation Water quality Water conservation Forest restoration Wildfire mitigation | 501(c)3 in La Plata, Dolores, Montezuma, Archuleta, and San Juan Counties | $500-$5,000 | None | 3/31; 6/30; 9/30; 12/31 | https://ballantinefamilyfund.com/ |
| Bass Pro/Cabela's Outdoor Fund — Hunting, fishing, camping, recreational shooting | Community development Conservation Education Forest health & restoration Habitat improvement Watershed protection & restoration | Unrestricted; initiative focus | $500-$10,000+ | None | Ongoing | https://about.basspro.com/conservation/outdoor-fund/ |
| Colorado Cattlemen's Association Agricultural Land Trust | Agroforestry Community development Forest health & restoration Habitat improvement Riparian forest health & restoration Watershed protection & restoration | Ranch landowner | Varies | None | Ongoing | https://ccalt.org/landowners/ |
| Colorado Nonpoint Source Program Mini Grants (Google Doc) | Education Water conservation Water quality Watershed protection, restoration | Watershed Groups Local Entities | $1,000-$2,500 | 40% | Ongoing | https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IcmvU-CxOY-EAM7Q4sygCGiSSL3WOK6r/view |
| Colorado River District | Water quality Water conservation Watershed protection, restoration | See grant website | Varies | None | 2/15; 5/15; 8/15; 11/15 | https://www.coloradoriverdistrict.org/community-funding-partnership-applicants/ |
| Colorado Tree Coalition CTC Grant | Community Forestry | See grant website | Varies | None | Ongoing | https://www.coloradotrees.org/ctctreegrant |
| Colorado Tree Coalition ReForest Colorado Grant | Forest restoration Disaster recovery | State and local government, school districts, community and neighborhood organizations, and private nonprofit groups | Varies | None | Ongoing | https://www.coloradotrees.org/reforest-colorado |
| Colorado Water Conservation Board Water Plan Grants | Water quality Water conservation Watershed protection, restoration | Governmental entities or entities with an adopted water conservation plan Private entities | 7/1; 12/1 | https://cwcb.colorado.gov/funding/colorado-water-plan-grants | ||
| Colorado Watershed Assembly | Water quality Water conservation Watershed protection, restoration | State and local governments School districts Community and neighborhood organizations Private nonprofit groups | Varies | 100% | Ongoing | https://www.coloradowater.org/recent-news/ |
| Community Foundation of Boulder County 2026 Community Trust | Environmental preservation Community enrichment | 501(c)3 | $3,000-9,000 | None | 4/1/26-5/1/26 | https://www.commfound.org/programs/community-trust-3/ |
| NoCo Foundation 2026 Community Fund Grants | Water quality Water conservation Watershed protection, restoration | 501(c)3 | $4,000-18,000 | None | 7/28/2026 | https://nocofoundation.org/nonprofits/grants/ |
| El Pomar Wildland Fire Fund | Wildfire mitigation | Volunteer and government agencies | Varies | None | 3/6/26; 6/18/26; 9/18/26; 12/4/26 | https://www.elpomar.org/grant-making/el-pomars-funds/ |
| ESRI ArcGIS Nonprofit Organization Program | Community development Conservation GIS | 501(c)3; see grant website | Varies | None | Ongoing | http://www.esri.com/nonprofit/whats-included |
| Fund for Wild Nature | Conservation Forest health Watershed restoration | See grant website | Varies | None | 5/1; 10/1 | https://fundwildnature.org/proposal-dates-guidelines/ |
| Gazette Charities Grants Pikes Peak (Colorado) region | Education Forest health & restoration Habitat improvement Riparian forest health, restoration Watershed protection & restoration | 501(c)3 serving El Paso and Teller Counties | Up to $5,000 | None | Ongoing | https://gazettecharities.org/grant-making-policy/ |
| Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) | Conservation Environmental preservation Community development Outdoor stewardship | Colorado cities, towns and counties, CPW, Land conservation organizations, Title 32 special districts | Varies | None | 7/23/2026 | https://www.goco.org/grants/apply |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation - Five Star Grant Program | Water quality Water conservation Watershed protection, restoration Environmental preservation | Federal, state, and local governments; educational institutions; nonprofit organizations | Varies | Yes | 5/14/2026 | https://www.nfwf.org/programs/five-star-program/five-star-grant-program-2026-request-proposals |
| National Forest Foundation - Matching Awards Program | Community development Forest stewardship | 501(c)3; Tribal governments, organizations, local governments, and universities | Varies | 1:1 non-federal | 7/9/2026 | https://www.nationalforests.org/matching-awards-program-grants/ |
| National Forest Foundation - Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests & Communities | Community development Forest stewardship Water restoration Wildfire resilience Rural development | 501(c)3; Tribal governments, organizations, local governments, and universities | $20,000-50,000 | 20% non-federal cash or in-kind match | 5/4/2026 | https://www.nationalforests.org/collaborative-capacity-program-grants/ |
| Patagonia Environmental Grants | Conservation Forest health & restoration Habitat improvement Riparian forest health & restoration Watershed protection & restoration | 501(c)3; only 1 proposal per group accepted each year | $5,000-$20,000 | None | Year-round | http://www.patagonia.com/grant-guidelines.html |
| Reiter Family Foundation | Environmental preservation Community enrichment Conservation | 501(c)3; see grant website | $1,000-$20,000 | None | 9/1 | https://www.reiterfamilyfoundation.org/grants |
| South Platte Enhancement Board | Water quality Water conservation Watershed protection, restoration | 501(c)3 Local, state, and federal government agencies | Up to $40,000 | None; 25% strongly encouraged | 4/3/26-6/10/26 | https://southplatte.org/grant-program/current-application-package/ |
| Waste Management Charitable Giving | Conservation Environment Environmental education | 501(c)3; see grant website | Varies | None | Ongoing | http://www.wm.com/about/community/charitable-giving.jsp |
| Western Colorado Community Foundation 2026 Request for Funding | Environment and Outdoor Recreation | 501(c)3 | Up to $25,000 | None | 2/16-1/4/26 | https://wc-cf.org/explore-funding/ |