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Grant Resource Guide
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Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
GOCO offers competitive grant programs for outdoor recreation and land conservation projects in the state of Colorado. Grants are given for habitat restoration, land conservation, local government parks and outdoor recreation construction or planning, stewardship, as well as other special initiatives. Visit www.goco.org/ grants for more information.
U.S. Department of Transportation
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity, or RAISE Discretionary Grant program, provides a unique opportunity for the DOT to invest in road, rail, transit and port projects that promise to achieve national objectives. Previously known as the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) and Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grants, Congress has dedicated nearly $9.9 billion for thirteen rounds of National Infrastructure Investments to fund projects that have a significant local or regional impact. Information about the RAISE 2023 competition is coming soon. The Department expects to publish the Notice of Funding Opportunity in November 2022 at https://www.transportation. gov/RAISEgrants/apply.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Grants
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has several programs to help fund projects developed or led by outside (non-CPW) personnel or groups. Programs are available to assist landowners with habitat conditions, to help communities build trails or improve fishing opportunities, to work with ranchers to reduce conflicts with big game, and much more. Focus areas, eligibility requirements, matching fund requirements and other aspects vary for each program. For more information visit https://cpw.state.co.us/ aboutus/Pages/GrantPrograms.aspx Waste Management
Waste Management offers charitable gifts to promote civic pride, economic development and revitalization. Waste Management primarily supports environmental initiatives, including promoting parklands and green spaces for people to enjoy and play, and environmental education initiatives targeted at middle and high school students. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Learn more and apply at www.wm.com/us/en/inside-wm/socialimpact/community-impact
Colorado Parks Foundation
The Colorado Parks Foundation, Inc. (CPF) is private 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises funds that are placed in an endowment to carry out its mission to enhance parks across the State of Colorado through grants that are awarded each year in May and November. Learn more at coloradoparksfoundation.org/grantapplication.html
GameTime
Any parks department is eligible for playground equipment funding from GameTime. The deadline to submit your GameTime playground grant application is October 26, 2022. Apply online at gametime.com/playground-grant. GameTime has also compiled a list of local, regional, national and global funding sources to help you find the funds you need. With more than 30 pages of sources, including contact details, websites and grant and deadline information, Get more information at gametime. com/resources/playground-funding-guide.
PlayCore Funding Guide
Find out more about the latest grant opportunities to help you in funding your playground project. PlayCore has curated a comprehensive funding guide that identifies grant opportunities that begin at the local community level, all the way to cities, states, and internationally. Learn more at www.playandpark. com/funding. CAN’d Aid Crush It Grants
The CAN’d Aid Foundation accepts applications from local government entities to help support recycling programs. The Foundation awards small grants to fund program expenses including signage and education, and also provides in-kind recycling tents, bins, and training on waste management. The typical award amount is $5,000. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Learn more and apply at www.candaid.org.
Adolph Coors Foundation
To ensure that your organization fits within our foundation’s funding criteria, please review the foundation’s funding priorities. All applicants must be classified as a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service. Special consideration given to rural Colorado nonprofits. Learn more at coorsfoundation.org.
Community Facilities Program – Rural Communities
The United States Department of Agriculture provides grants, low-interest direct loans, and/ or combinations of the two to develop essential community facilities in rural areas, including public facilities, community support services, and local food systems such as community gardens and food hubs. Public entities, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities in rural communities are eligible to apply. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more at www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services.
Western Digital Community Grants
Western Digital awards grants to nonprofit organizations that offer programs or services in alignment with their key areas of support including: hunger relief, environmental preservation, and veterans/military families. Applications are welcome from organizations with programs serving Boulder and El Paso Counties. www.westerndigital.com/company/ corporate-responsibility/philanthropy
American Academy of Dermatology Association Shade Structure Grant
The AAD Shade Structure Grant Program awards grants of up to $8,000 to non-profit organizations for installing permanent shade structures for outdoor locations that are not protected from the sun, such as playgrounds, pools, or recreation spaces. www.aad.org/ public/public-health/shade-structure-grants.
State Farm Good Neighbor Citizenship Grants
State Farm grants focus on safety, education, and community development. They assist in programs conducted by municipal, county, state or federal government entities that align with the State Farm® charitable focuses - including neighborhood revitalization. www.statefarm. com/about-us/community-involvement.
Baseball Tomorrow Fund/Field Maintenance Education Program
This program provides the opportunity for MLB groundskeepers to share tips and techniques with other professional sports turf managers, coaches, parents and volunteers who are involved in the maintenance of youth baseball and softball fields. In conjunction with the clinics, the Baseball Tomorrow Fund awards a $10,000 grant to a local organization selected by the participating Club. Grant funds are used for the purchase of field maintenance supplies, equipment or services. Learn more at www.mlb. com/baseball-tomorrow-fund/how-to-apply.
USTA Facility Services Program
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) offers business development, advocacy, technical, and financial support to improve or construct tennis facilities across the country. In addition, each applicant will be appointed a project consultant from the USTA National staff who will deliver personalized support and service. Service applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more at www.usta.com, search for “grants” in the search box.
Keep America Beautiful’s Community Restoration and Resiliency Fund benefits Keep America Beautiful Affiliates that serve communities directly affected by natural and environmental disasters. The fund provides immediate and long-term support for initial and ongoing cleanup efforts and helps rebuild vital public spaces: parks, greenways, community gateways, Main Street/downtown areas, open spaces and more. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply at https://kab.org/grants.
Knight Foundation
We invest to connect people to the places where they live and to the public life of the community through the design, construction and programming of inclusive and equitable public spaces. We invest to attract and retain people in communities through inclusive and effective pathways to economic opportunity. Details at https://knightfoundation.org/ communities/boulder/.
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) periodically posts information about grant and fundraising opportunities that are available for park and recreation agencies and affiliated friends groups and 501(c)(3) nonprofits. For more information, visit https://www.nrpa. org/our-work/Grant-Fundraising-Resources.
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