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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.

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ProgramCategoriesEligibilityFunding RangeMatch RequirementDeadline(s)URL
Ballantine Family FundCommunity 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-$5,000None3/31; 6/30; 9/30; 12/31https://ballantinefamilyfund.com/
Bass Pro/Cabela's Outdoor Fund — Hunting, fishing, camping, recreational shootingCommunity development
Conservation
Education
Forest health & restoration
Habitat improvement
Watershed protection & restoration
Unrestricted; initiative focus$500-$10,000+NoneOngoinghttps://about.basspro.com/conservation/outdoor-fund/
Colorado Cattlemen's Association Agricultural Land TrustAgroforestry
Community development
Forest health & restoration
Habitat improvement
Riparian forest health & restoration
Watershed protection & restoration
Ranch landownerVariesNoneOngoinghttps://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-$2,50040%Ongoinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1IcmvU-CxOY-EAM7Q4sygCGiSSL3WOK6r/view
Colorado Watershed AssemblyWater quality
Water conservation
Watershed protection, restoration
See grant websiteVariesSee grant websiteOngoinghttps://www.coloradowater.org/recent-news/
Community Foundation Boulder County 2025 Community TrustEnvironmental preservation
Community enrichment
See grant websiteVariesNone4/11/2025https://www.commfound.org/programs/community-trust/
ESRI ArcGIS Nonprofit Organization ProgramCommunity development
Conservation
GIS
501(c)3; see grant websiteVariesNoneOngoinghttp://www.esri.com/nonprofit/whats-included
Fund for Wild NatureConservation
Forest health
Watershed restoration
See grant websiteVariesNone5/1/2025; 10/1/2025https://fundwildnature.org/proposal-dates-guidelines/
Gazette Charities Grants Pikes Peak (Colorado) regionEducation
Forest health & restoration
Habitat improvement
Riparian forest health, restoration
Watershed protection & restoration
501(c)3VariesNoneOngoinghttps://gazettecharities.org/grant-making-policy/
One Tree Planted Reforestation Funding ProposalEcological restoration
Forest health, restoration
Riparian forest health, restoration
Watershed protection & restoration
See grant websiteVariesNoneOngoinghttps://airtable.com/shrUBB4fkXIOpPvNL
Patagonia Environmental GrantsConservation
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-$20,000NoneOngoinghttp://www.patagonia.com/grant-guidelines.html
Reiter Family FoundationEnvironmental preservation
Community enrichment
501(c)3; see grant website$1,000-$20,000None2/1; 5/1; 9/1https://www.reiterfamilyfoundation.org/grants
Rural Grant Navigator ProgramCommunity enrichment
Community development
Wildfire mitigation
501(c)3; rural Colorado communitiesVariesNone5/2/2025https://csfs.colostate.edu/grants/rural-grant-navigator-program/
South Platte Enhancement BoardWater quality
Water conservation
Watershed protection, restoration
501(c)3
Local, state, and federal government agencies
Up to $25,000None; 25% strongly encouraged6/11/2025https://southplatte.org/grant-program/current-application-package/
Waste Management Charitable GivingConservation
Environment
Environmental education
501(c)3; see grant websiteVariesNoneOngoinghttp://www.wm.com/about/community/charitable-giving.jsp
Western Colorado Community Foundation 2025 Request for Funding (RFF)Environment and Outdoor Recreation501(c)3Up to $25,000NoneOngoinghttps://wc-cf.org/explore-funding/
Last updated 3.31.25

Watershed Grant Opportunities

ProgramCategoriesEligibilityFunding RangeMatch RequirementDeadline(s)URL
Ballantine Family FundCommunity 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-$5,000None3/31; 6/30; 9/30; 12/31https://ballantinefamilyfund.com/
Bass Pro/Cabela's Outdoor Fund — Hunting, fishing, camping, recreational shootingCommunity development
Conservation
Education
Forest health & restoration
Habitat improvement
Watershed protection & restoration
Unrestricted; initiative focus$500-$10,000+NoneOngoinghttps://about.basspro.com/conservation/outdoor-fund/
Colorado Cattlemen's Association Agricultural Land TrustAgroforestry
Community development
Forest health & restoration
Habitat improvement
Riparian forest health & restoration
Watershed protection & restoration
Ranch landownerVariesNoneOngoinghttps://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-$2,50040%Ongoinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1IcmvU-CxOY-EAM7Q4sygCGiSSL3WOK6r/view
Colorado Watershed AssemblyWater quality
Water conservation
Watershed protection, restoration
See grant websiteVariesSee grant websiteOngoinghttps://www.coloradowater.org/recent-news/
Fund for Wild NatureConservation
Forest health
Watershed restoration
See grant websiteVariesNone5/1/2025; 10/1/2025https://fundwildnature.org/proposal-dates-guidelines/
Gazette Charities Grants Pikes Peak (Colorado) regionEducation
Forest health & restoration
Habitat improvement
Riparian forest health, restoration
Watershed protection & restoration
501(c)3VariesNoneOngoinghttps://gazettecharities.org/grant-making-policy/
One Tree Planted Reforestation Funding ProposalEcological restoration
Forest health, restoration
Riparian forest health, restoration
Watershed protection & restoration
See grant websiteVariesNoneOngoinghttps://airtable.com/shrUBB4fkXIOpPvNL
Patagonia Environmental GrantsConservation
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-$20,000NoneOngoinghttp://www.patagonia.com/grant-guidelines.html
South Platte Enhancement BoardWater quality
Water conservation
Watershed protection, restoration
501(c)3
Local, state, and federal government agencies
Up to $25,000None; 25% strongly encouraged6/11/2025https://southplatte.org/grant-program/current-application-package/
Last updated 3.31.25

Education Grant Opportunities

ProgramCategoriesEligibilityFunding RangeMatch RequirementDeadline(s)URL
Ballantine Family FundCommunity 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-$5,000None3/31; 6/30; 9/30; 12/31https://ballantinefamilyfund.com/
Bass Pro/Cabela's Outdoor Fund — Hunting, fishing, camping, recreational shootingCommunity development
Conservation
Education
Forest health & restoration
Habitat improvement
Watershed protection & restoration
Unrestricted; initiative focus$500-$10,000+NoneOngoinghttps://about.basspro.com/conservation/outdoor-fund/
Colorado Nonpoint Source Program Mini Grants (Google Doc)Education
Water conservation
Water quality
Watershed protection, restoration
Watershed Groups
Local Entities
$1,000-$2,50040%Ongoinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1IcmvU-CxOY-EAM7Q4sygCGiSSL3WOK6r/view
Gazette Charities Grants Pikes Peak (Colorado) regionEducation
Forest health & restoration
Habitat improvement
Riparian forest health, restoration
Watershed protection & restoration
501(c)3VariesNoneOngoinghttps://gazettecharities.org/grant-making-policy/
Waste Management Charitable GivingConservation
Environment
Environmental education
501(c)3; see grant websiteVariesNoneOngoinghttp://www.wm.com/about/community/charitable-giving.jsp
Last updated 3.31.25

Urban Forestry Grant Opportunities

ProgramCategoriesEligibilityFunding RangeMatch RequirementDeadline(s)URL
Last updated 3.31.25

Wildfire Mitigation Grant Opportunities

ProgramCategoriesEligibilityFunding RangeMatch RequirementDeadline(s)URL
Ballantine Family FundCommunity 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-$5,000None3/31; 6/30; 9/30; 12/31https://ballantinefamilyfund.com/
Rural Grant Navigator ProgramCommunity enrichment
Community development
Wildfire mitigation
501(c)3; rural Colorado communitiesVariesNone5/2/2025https://csfs.colostate.edu/grants/rural-grant-navigator-program/
Last updated 3.31.25

Forest Health & Restoration Grant Opportunities

ProgramCategoriesEligibilityFunding RangeMatch RequirementDeadline(s)URL
Ballantine Family FundCommunity 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-$5,000None3/31; 6/30; 9/30; 12/31https://ballantinefamilyfund.com/
Bass Pro/Cabela's Outdoor Fund — Hunting, fishing, camping, recreational shootingCommunity development
Conservation
Education
Forest health & restoration
Habitat improvement
Watershed protection & restoration
Unrestricted; initiative focus$500-$10,000+NoneOngoinghttps://about.basspro.com/conservation/outdoor-fund/
Colorado Cattlemen's Association Agricultural Land TrustAgroforestry
Community development
Forest health & restoration
Habitat improvement
Riparian forest health & restoration
Watershed protection & restoration
Ranch landownerVariesNoneOngoinghttps://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-$2,50040%Ongoinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1IcmvU-CxOY-EAM7Q4sygCGiSSL3WOK6r/view
Colorado Watershed AssemblyWater quality
Water conservation
Watershed protection, restoration
See grant websiteVariesSee grant websiteOngoinghttps://www.coloradowater.org/recent-news/
Fund for Wild NatureConservation
Forest health
Watershed restoration
See grant websiteVariesNone5/1/2025; 10/1/2025https://fundwildnature.org/proposal-dates-guidelines/
Gazette Charities Grants Pikes Peak (Colorado) regionEducation
Forest health & restoration
Habitat improvement
Riparian forest health, restoration
Watershed protection & restoration
501(c)3VariesNoneOngoinghttps://gazettecharities.org/grant-making-policy/
One Tree Planted Reforestation Funding ProposalEcological restoration
Forest health, restoration
Riparian forest health, restoration
Watershed protection & restoration
See grant websiteVariesNoneOngoinghttps://airtable.com/shrUBB4fkXIOpPvNL
Patagonia Environmental GrantsConservation
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-$20,000NoneOngoinghttp://www.patagonia.com/grant-guidelines.html
South Platte Enhancement BoardWater quality
Water conservation
Watershed protection, restoration
501(c)3
Local, state, and federal government agencies
Up to $25,000None; 25% strongly encouraged6/11/2025https://southplatte.org/grant-program/current-application-package/
Last updated 3.31.25

Community Development & Resilience Grant Opportunities

ProgramCategoriesEligibilityFunding RangeMatch RequirementDeadline(s)URL
Ballantine Family FundCommunity 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-$5,000None3/31; 6/30; 9/30; 12/31https://ballantinefamilyfund.com/
Bass Pro/Cabela's Outdoor Fund — Hunting, fishing, camping, recreational shootingCommunity development
Conservation
Education
Forest health & restoration
Habitat improvement
Watershed protection & restoration
Unrestricted; initiative focus$500-$10,000+NoneOngoinghttps://about.basspro.com/conservation/outdoor-fund/
Colorado Cattlemen's Association Agricultural Land TrustAgroforestry
Community development
Forest health & restoration
Habitat improvement
Riparian forest health & restoration
Watershed protection & restoration
Ranch landownerVariesNoneOngoinghttps://ccalt.org/landowners/
Community Foundation Boulder County 2025 Community TrustEnvironmental preservation
Community enrichment
See grant websiteVariesNone4/11/2025https://www.commfound.org/programs/community-trust/
ESRI ArcGIS Nonprofit Organization ProgramCommunity development
Conservation
GIS
501(c)3; see grant websiteVariesNoneOngoinghttp://www.esri.com/nonprofit/whats-included
Reiter Family FoundationEnvironmental preservation
Community enrichment
501(c)3; see grant website$1,000-$20,000None2/1; 5/1; 9/1https://www.reiterfamilyfoundation.org/grants
Rural Grant Navigator ProgramCommunity enrichment
Community development
Wildfire mitigation
501(c)3; rural Colorado communitiesVariesNone5/2/2025https://csfs.colostate.edu/grants/rural-grant-navigator-program/
Waste Management Charitable GivingConservation
Environment
Environmental education
501(c)3; see grant websiteVariesNoneOngoinghttp://www.wm.com/about/community/charitable-giving.jsp
Western Colorado Community Foundation 2025 Request for Funding (RFF)Environment and Outdoor Recreation501(c)3Up to $25,000NoneOngoinghttps://wc-cf.org/explore-funding/
Last updated 3.31.25

Water Conservation Grant Opportunities

ProgramCategoriesEligibilityFunding RangeMatch RequirementDeadline(s)URL
Ballantine Family FundCommunity 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-$5,000None3/31; 6/30; 9/30; 12/31https://ballantinefamilyfund.com/
Colorado Nonpoint Source Program Mini Grants (Google Doc)Education
Water conservation
Water quality
Watershed protection, restoration
Watershed Groups
Local Entities
$1,000-$2,50040%Ongoinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1IcmvU-CxOY-EAM7Q4sygCGiSSL3WOK6r/view
Colorado Watershed AssemblyWater quality
Water conservation
Watershed protection, restoration
See grant websiteVariesSee grant websiteOngoinghttps://www.coloradowater.org/recent-news/
South Platte Enhancement BoardWater quality
Water conservation
Watershed protection, restoration
501(c)3
Local, state, and federal government agencies
Up to $25,000None; 25% strongly encouraged6/11/2025https://southplatte.org/grant-program/current-application-package/
Last updated 3.31.25

Conservation Grant Opportunities

ProgramCategoriesEligibilityFunding RangeMatch RequirementDeadline(s)URL
Ballantine Family FundCommunity 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-$5,000None3/31; 6/30; 9/30; 12/31https://ballantinefamilyfund.com/
Bass Pro/Cabela's Outdoor Fund — Hunting, fishing, camping, recreational shootingCommunity development
Conservation
Education
Forest health & restoration
Habitat improvement
Watershed protection & restoration
Unrestricted; initiative focus$500-$10,000+NoneOngoinghttps://about.basspro.com/conservation/outdoor-fund/
Colorado Nonpoint Source Program Mini Grants (Google Doc)Education
Water conservation
Water quality
Watershed protection, restoration
Watershed Groups
Local Entities
$1,000-$2,50040%Ongoinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1IcmvU-CxOY-EAM7Q4sygCGiSSL3WOK6r/view
Colorado Watershed AssemblyWater quality
Water conservation
Watershed protection, restoration
See grant websiteVariesSee grant websiteOngoinghttps://www.coloradowater.org/recent-news/
ESRI ArcGIS Nonprofit Organization ProgramCommunity development
Conservation
GIS
501(c)3; see grant websiteVariesNoneOngoinghttp://www.esri.com/nonprofit/whats-included
Fund for Wild NatureConservation
Forest health
Watershed restoration
See grant websiteVariesNone5/1/2025; 10/1/2025https://fundwildnature.org/proposal-dates-guidelines/
Patagonia Environmental GrantsConservation
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-$20,000NoneOngoinghttp://www.patagonia.com/grant-guidelines.html
South Platte Enhancement BoardWater quality
Water conservation
Watershed protection, restoration
501(c)3
Local, state, and federal government agencies
Up to $25,000None; 25% strongly encouraged6/11/2025https://southplatte.org/grant-program/current-application-package/
Waste Management Charitable GivingConservation
Environment
Environmental education
501(c)3; see grant websiteVariesNoneOngoinghttp://www.wm.com/about/community/charitable-giving.jsp
Last updated 3.31.25

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