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West Regional Office 711 Independent Ave. Grand Junction, CO 81505 970-255-6185 Northeast Regional Office 317 W. Prospect Fort Collins, CO 80526 970-472-4345 Southeast Regional Office Salida Service Center 7405 Hwy 50 Salida, CO 81201 719-539-7692 |
| Deadlines | Contact local regional office for application procedures. |
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Eligibility Requirements: Landowners
The Cooperative Habitat Improvement Program (CHIP) is designed to assist landowners who wish to develop or improve wildlife habitat. This program is offered statewide by the Colorado Division of Wildlife.CHIP is a flexible program that offers landowners several options to create habitat for a specific species. The Division will also provide assistance to landowners regarding other cost-share programs. CHIP can be used as a stand-alone program for small projects, however many projects can be supplemented and improved by partnering with other habitat programs such as the Conservation Programs within Farm Bill and Partners for Fish and Wildlife. ---------------------------
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Colorado Division of Wildlife 6060 Broadway Denver, CO 80216 Contact: Shane Briggs Phone: 303-291-7510 |
| Deadlines | Check website |
| Comments | Eligibility Requirements: Landowners, local governments, federal land management agencies, and non-profit habitat conservation organizations are eligible to apply for funding. Mission: The Colorado Wetland’s for Wildlife Program is a voluntary, collaborative, and incentive-based program to protect, restore, enhance and create wetlands and riparian areas in Colorado. Funds are allocated annually to the program - and projects are selected by a Division of Wildlife committee of biologists and field operations staff. ---------------------------
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Contact: Pam King Phone: 303-239-4170 |
| Deadlines | Ongoing |
| Comments | Eligibility Requirements: The Natural Resource Matching Grants Program is open to all Colorado Conservation Districts to help them implement private lands on-the-ground conservation projects that have been identified as important at the local level. The grant is competitive and a committee of government and private conservation experts rank the applications based on conservation impact, feasibility and district involvement. Competition is typically strong and it is the very best statewide projects that receive support. ---------------------------
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For more information or to apply, please contact your local Conservation District office or the Grand Junction office at: 2738 Crossroads Blvd., Suite 104 Grand Junction, CO 81506 (970) 243-5068 |
| Deadlines | Ongoing |
| Comments | Eligibility Requirements: Landowners It is estimated that over 1,000,000 tons of salt were entering the Colorado River each year from designated salinity areas in Colorado prior to 1978. By implementing the program, rural landowners can help to reduce the amount of salt entering the Colorado River. Five western Colorado Conservation Districts, located in Grand Junction, Delta, Montrose, Mancos, and Cortez; together with local NRCS staff provide technical assistance, support, and supervision for approved salinity projects. Currently the program has 172 active contracts among the 5 conservation districts. ---------------------------
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Colorado State Trails Program 13787 S. Highway 85 Littleton, CO 80125 Contact: Lori Malcolm Title: State Trails and LWCF Program Manager Phone: 303-791-1957 x 131 |
| Deadlines | The deadline for application submission may change each year. |
| Comments | Eligibility Requirements: Municipalities, counties, and special districts recognized as political subdivisions of the State of Colorado are eligible for competitive grants offered through the Colorado State Parks Trails Program. In recent years, State Parks has worked with local government parks and recreation leaders to utilize the State Trails Program grants process to grant Land and Water Conservation Fund funds. This process is consistent with statewide surveys that continue to rank community and regional trail systems among Colorado’s highest priority outdoors needs. These priorities are documented in Chapters 2-3 of the 2003 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). These grants must be consistent with priorities identified in the SCORP adopted by Colorado State Parks in accord with the Land and Water Conservation Fund program regulations. ---------------------------
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P.O. Box 25486, Denver Federal Center Denver, Colorado 80225-0486 Phone 703-358-1854 Primary Contact: Otto Jose Phone: 303-236-8156 |
| Deadlines | Check website |
| Comments | Eligibility Requirements: State governments, State fish and wildlife agencies and eligible territories. Individuals & organizations may partner with government agencies. Program Goal: To establish or supplement State landowner incentive programs that protect and restore habitats on private lands to benefit species-at-risk, species identified in the State's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy (CWCS), or classified as Special Concern by the State, or Federally listed, proposed, or candidate species or other species determined to be at-risk, and provide technical and financial assistance to private landowners for habitat protection and restoration. ---------------------------
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CARE Program US EPA (8001A) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 1-877-CARE 909 Contact: Dennis O'Connor Phone: 202-343-9213 |
| Deadlines | March 22, 2011 |
| Comments | Eligibility Requirements: Local, public non-profit institution/organizations, federally-recognized Indian tribal government, Native American organizations, private non-profit institution/organizations, quasi-public nonprofit institution/organizations both interstate and intrastate, local government, colleges, and universities could be eligible to apply for CARE funds. EPA developed the CARE program in response to community requests for help in addressing environmental concerns and in recognition of the need for a new approach to help communities develop locally-led solutions to address these concerns. While national regulatory approaches have resulted in significant reductions in toxic releases and other environmental improvements, these methods have not always been effective in addressing specific community concerns and cumulative risks resulting from toxic releases from multiple and often diffuse sources. Colorado Funded Projects:
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US Environmental Protection Agency Water Resource Center (RC-4100) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20460 Phone: 202-566-1729 Fax: 202-566-1736 Additional Contact Information: Clean Water State Revolving Fund Branch US Environmental Protection Agency 1201 Constitution Avenue, NW (Mailcode 4204M) Washington, DC 20004 Phone: 202-564-0752 Fax: 202-501-2403 |
| Deadlines | None |
| Comments | Eligibility Requirements: Listed Below Key features: Low Interest Rates, Flexible Terms — Nationally, interest rates for CWSRF loans average 2.1 percent, compared to market rates that average 4.3 percent. For a CWSRF program offering this rate, a CWSRF funded project would cost 18 percent less than projects funded at the market rate. CWSRFs can fund 100 percent of the project cost and provide flexible repayment terms up to 20 years.
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National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 1120 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 900 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-857-0166 Primary Contact: Amanda Bassow |
| Deadlines | Due Mid-February, annually Notifications: late May - early June Applications are found on the website. Does not include preproposal round. |
| Comments | Eligibility Requirements: federal, tribal, state, and local governments, educational institutions, and non-profit conservation organizations. This program provides modest financial assistance on a competitive basis to support community-based wetland, riparian, and coastal habitat restoration projects that build diverse partnerships and foster local natural resource stewardship through education, outreach and training activities. ---------------------------
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Region 8 – Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah Contact: Gary Kleeman Phone: 303-312-6246 |
| Deadlines | For 2008-2009, a national request for proposals is not being planned. Contact the EPA to let them know how important this funding is to watershed organizations. |
| Comments | Eligibility Requirements: States, local governments, public and private nonprofit institutions/organizations, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, U.S. territories or possessions, and interstate agencies. The Targeted Watersheds Grant Program is designed to encourage successful community-based approaches and management techniques to protect and restore the nation's waters. It is a competitive grant program based on the fundamental principles of cooperative conservation: collaboration, new technologies, market incentives, and results-oriented strategies. Successful watershed organizations are those that have the institutional ability to achieve on-the-ground, measurable environmental results. The program embodies the principles of cooperative conservation by strengthening shared governance and citizen stewardship. Colorado Projects (2006/2007): Clear Creek Watershed Foundation, Idaho Springs ---------------------------
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Office of Emergency Management 15075 South Golden Road Golden, CO 80401-3979 Contact: Marilyn Gally Phone: 303-273-1775 Fax: 303-273-1795 |
| Deadlines | Federal funding under the HMGP is activated following a Presidential disaster declaration. |
| Comments | Eligibility Requirements: community/watershed groups, nonprofit groups, educational institutions, private landowners, conservation districts, water and wastewater utilities, local government, state/territorial agencies and tribal agencies. HMGP funds may be used to fund projects that will reduce or eliminate the losses from future disasters. Projects must provide a long-term solution to a problem, for example, elevation of a home to reduce the risk of flood damages as opposed to buying sandbags and pumps to fight the flood. In addition, a project's potential savings must be more than the cost of implementing the project. Funds may be used to protect either public or private property or to purchase property that has been subjected to, or is in danger of, repetitive damage. ---------------------------
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Primary Contact: Ken Kriese Phone: 703-358-1888 Secondary Contact: Rodecia Mcknight Phone: 703-358-2266. Contact the Joint Venture Coordinator here or here for assistance with developing a project proposal, for information about how proposals are ranked, and/or for guidance on Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and National Historic Preservation Act compliance requirements. |
| Deadlines | Deadlines: October 27, 2011 |
| Comments | Eligibility Requirements: Public-private partnership This program supports the same type of projects and adheres to the same selection criteria and administrative guidelines as the U.S. Standard Grants Program. However, project activities are usually smaller in scope and involve fewer project dollars. From 1996, when the program began, to March 2008, some 1025 partners in 390 projects have received more than $18.6 million in grants. They have contributed another $91.1 million in matching funds and $39.6 million in non-matching funds to their projects, which have helped to conserve approximately 152,760 acres of habitat. Colorado Projects: Project: Conservation of a Playa Complex in Eastern Colorado Location: El Paso County, Colorado Grant: $11,550 Grantee: Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory ---------------------------
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Primary Contact: David Buie Phone: 301-497-5870 Secondary Contact: Bonnie Gaukler Phone: 703-358-2017 Contact the Joint Venture Coordinator here or here for assistance with developing a project proposal, for information about how proposals are ranked, and/or for guidance on Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and National Historic Preservation Act compliance requirements. |
| Deadlines | March 4, 2011 and July 29, 2011 |
| Comments | Eligibility Requirements: Public-private partnerships The U.S. Standard Grants Program is a competitive, matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (Act). Colorado Projects Project: North Park Wetland and Refuge Partnership Location: Jackson County, Colorado Grant: $1,000,000 Grantee: The Nature Conservancy Project: Steel’s Fork Playas and Prairie Location: Lincoln County, Colorado Grant: $828,000. Grantee: The Nature Conservancy ---------------------------
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1600 Broadway, Suite 1650 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 303-863-7522 Fax: 303-863-7517 Email: info@goco.org Primary Contact: Mr. John Swartout, Executive Director Open Space Contact: Kathleen Staks Phone: 303-226-4515 |
| Deadlines | Applications Available: Feb 25, 2011 Applications are due: March 4, 2011 Final Award Decisions: June 14, 2011 |
| Comments | Eligibility Requirements: These grants are awarded to nonprofit land trusts, local governments, Colorado State Parks, and the Colorado Division of Wildlife for projects that protect land and natural areas such as urban open space, riparian corridors, wildlife habitat, agricultural land, and community separators. ---------------------------
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1600 Broadway, Suite 1650 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 303-863-7522 Fax: 303-863-7517 Email: info@goco.org Primary Contact: Wally Piccone Phone: 303-226-4522 |
| Deadlines | Offered twice annually |
| Comments | Eligibility Requirements: Nonprofit organizations and government agencies Many communities are working to preserve their character in the face of growth, while at the same time anticipating future outdoor needs. GOCO grants help these communities produce plans to protect and enhance open space, wildlife habitat and parks –features that give towns their identity. Planning grants lead to high quality projects with a greater chance of long-term success. ---------------------------
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1600 Broadway, Suite 1650 Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 303-863-7522 Fax: 303-863-7517 Email: info@goco.org |
| Deadlines | November of each year |
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Eligibility Requirements: Nonprofit and government organizations Mission: The Colorado State Trails Program has actively encouraged the development of a variety of trails including for hiking, biking, wildlife watching, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Great Outdoors Colorado funding has provided a huge boost to the State Trails grant program that helps provide grants for trail planning and design, construction, maintenance, special projects, and equipment. ---------------------------
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NRCS-Colorado State Office 655 Parfet St, Room E200C Lakewood, CO 80215-5517 Contact: Petra Barnes Walker State Public Affairs Specialist Phone: 720-544-2808 Fax: 720-544-2965 |
| Deadlines | Application enrollment varies year to year – check website for current deadline. |
| Comments | Eligibility Requirements: Persons engaged in livestock or agricultural production are eligible for the program. Eligible land includes cropland, rangeland, pasture, private non-industrial forestland, and other farm or ranch lands. The objective of EQIP -- to optimize environmental benefits -- is achieved through a process that begins with the definition of National priorities. The National priorities are:
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14th and Independence SW, Room 5239-S Washington D.C., 20250 Fax: 202-720-4265 Primary Contact: Tessa Chadwick Phone: 202-720-2335 Secondary Contact: Gus Jordan Phone: 202-690-2621 |
| Deadlines | April 1, 2011 |
| Comments | Eligibility Requirements: Non-Federal government & non-government organizations, Indian Tribes, individuals Program Goal: Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is a voluntary program intended to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production. ---------------------------
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Program Contact: Tony Puga Phone: 202-720-1067 |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time. Applications may be obtained through USDA’s e-gov Internet site. Enter “Natural Resources Conservation Service” in the Agency field, “Wetlands Reserve Program” in the Program Name field, and “AD-1153” in the Form Number field. |
| Comments | Eligibility Requirement: private landowners The Wetlands Reserve Program is a voluntary program offering landowners the opportunity to protect, restore, and enhance wetlands on their property. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides technical and financial support to help landowners with their wetland restoration efforts. The NRCS goal is to achieve the greatest wetland functions and values, along with optimum wildlife habitat, on every acre enrolled in the program. This program offers landowners an opportunity to establish long-term conservation and wildlife practices and protection. ---------------------------
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Colorado NRCS State Office 655 Parfet Street, Suite E200C Lakewood,CO 80215 Phone: 720-544-2810 Fax: 720-544-2965 Primary Contact: Albert Cerna Phone: 202-720-9358 |
| Deadlines | None |
| Comments | Eligibility Requirement: Privately owned land, Federal land when the primary benefit is on private or Tribal land, State and local government land on a limited basis, Tribal land. The Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) is a voluntary program for people who want to develop and improve wildlife habitat primarily on private land. Through WHIP USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service provides both technical assistance and up to 75 percent cost-share assistance to establish and improve fish and wildlife habitat. WHIP agreements between NRCS and the participant generally last from 5 to 10 years from the date the agreement is signed. ---------------------------
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| Contact Information | Presidents Environmental Youth Award |
| Deadlines | December 31 of each year for the Regional Award Program and any time of the year for the Certificate Program. |
| Comments | Eligibility Requirement: a student or students, sponsored by an adult, must submit to their local EPA regional office evidence of a completed project as defined in the PEYA application, as well as a completed application. Since 1971, EPA has sponsored the President's Environmental Youth Awards (PEYA). The program recognizes young people across America for projects which demonstrate their commitment to the environment. ---------------------------
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Colorado Regional Contact Information: U.S. EPA Region 8 (MC: EPR-PS) 999 18th Street, Suite 500 Denver, CO 80202-2466 Phone: 303-312-6696 Contact: Linda Armer |
| Deadlines | There are no fixed deadlines. Once the EPA receives a LOI from a group for a particular site, a notice will be published in the local papers. Other community groups interested in a TAG have 30 days to form a coalition with the first group or submit their own LOI. After the first 30 days, groups that sent LOIs have 30 days to submit an application to the EPA Regional Office. Applications available |
| Comments | Eligibility Requirement: a student or students, sponsored by an adult, must submit to their local EPA regional office evidence of a completed project as defined in the PEYA application, as well as a completed application.: groups of individuals affected by Superfund hazardous waste sites. This may include homeowners, land/property owners, as well as any other individuals in the general public who live near a site or are otherwise affected by it. Objectives: to procure a technical advisor(s) to help in understanding the nature of the environmental and public health hazards at the site, the various stages of health and environmental investigations and activities, cleanup, and operation and maintenance of a site, including exposure investigation, health study, surveillance program, health promotion activities (for example, medical monitoring and pediatric health units), remedial investigation, and feasibility study, record of decision, remedial design, selection and construction of remedial action, operation and maintenance, and removal. ---------------------------
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Primary Contact: Barrett Bohnengel 806 SW Broadway, Suite 750 Portland, OR 97205 (503) 417-8700 |
| Deadlines | None |
| Comments | Eligibility Requirements: Projects should involve partnerships between communities, agencies, private landowners, and organizations that seek to rehabilitate streamside and watershed habitats. The BBN program seeks projects that initiate partnerships with private landowners, demonstrate successful collaborative efforts, address watershed health issues that would lead to restoring, protecting, and enhancing habitats and are key to restoring, protecting, and enhancing native aquatic species and their migration corridors, promote stewardship on private lands, and that can demonstrate a 2:1 non-federal to federal match. ---------------------------
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Water Quality Control Division 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, CO 80246-1530 Phone: 303-692-3500 Primary Contact: Lucia Machado, Nonpoint Source Coordinator Phone: 303-692-3585 |
| Deadlines | The RFP is issued each Fall |
| Comments | Eligibility Requirements: Nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, utilities All information is listed at NPS Colorado ---------------------------
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