Grant to Support Community-Based Conservation Projects in Colorado (USA)
GrantID: 74037
Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $50,000
Summary
This opportunity is designed for individuals and teams based in several states in the Northern Great Plains region, offering year-long support to emerging leaders in environmental and natural resource fields. It is a professional development cohort aimed at young adults, especially those involved in tribal governments or community-led environmental programs. Small organizations that employ or support these individuals may also benefit through strengthened capacity and leadership development.
Applicants in their early career stages can receive funding designed to support their growth as natural resource professionals. Grants are structured to assist with activities such as technical training, mentorship experiences, leadership development, peer-to-peer networking, and exchange of traditional ecological knowledge. The focus is on advancing stewardship practices that reflect both cultural heritage and contemporary best practices.
The primary intent of the funds is twofold: to build individual leadership and to contribute to the sustainability of community-led natural resource management. Participants are encouraged to use grant resources toward structured learning opportunities, conferences, field study visits, and tools or equipment that directly enhance their work in conservation, environmental science, or land management. Collaboration across tribal nations or neighboring communities is highly valued.
Eligibility is typically limited to individuals or small teams aged 18–30, or equivalent early-career professionals, working within tribal natural resource offices or allied community organizations. Requests from larger nonprofits, public agencies, or academic institutions may be considered if they serve the regional cohort mission, but the primary focus remains on emerging professionals. Requests solely from businesses, advocacy groups, or those outside the defined geographic area are usually not accepted.
Applications are accepted once per year, with a timeline that includes an initial submission followed by a selection process and notification ahead of the program launch. Award amounts vary depending on cohort size and project proposals; they are substantial enough to cover cohort participation costs and enable meaningful professional engagement. This grant is ideal for young leaders in environmental stewardship hoping to deepen their skills, expand their networks, and contribute to sustainable community-based resource management in the Great Plains.
If you are located in Colorado and working in the area of Other, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.
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