Matching Grants

The Natural Resources Matching Grants Program:

• • is open to all Colorado Conservation districts that are in "Good Standing" (meeting minimum standards as required by state statute and the CSCB)

  • is to help Districts implement private lands on-the-ground conservation projects and educational conservation activities

  • provides matching state funds towards the costs of such projects and activities within each district

  • leverages dollars as the District and their partners provide the other funding – half of the state award must be matched with hard cash (see Application Guidelines)

The grant is competitive and a committee of government and private  conservation experts score the applications based on:

• • focused approach with measurable outcomes

  • conservation impact

  • feasibility

  • district involvement

  • partner involvement

Please be sure to read the Application Guidelines and Operational Guidelines or Matching Grant Key Points before submitting your application to ensure full understanding of the requirements and commitment involved.

Contact the CSCB main office or your regional CSCB Field Specialist with questions about the program.

2026 Matching Grant Application Materials

Applications are Due July 11, 2025

1. Matching Grant Application Guidelines and Checklist

2. Matching Grant Scoring Rubric

Exhibit A: General Information 2026 CSCB Matching Grant

Exhibit B: Matching Grant Application Narrative

Exhibit C: Measurable Deliverables - Technical Projects

Exhibit C: Measurable Deliverables - Educational Projects

Exhibit D: 2026 Matching Grant Application Budget

Optional Tracking Tools

Match Identification and Tracking Tools 

Administrative Time Tracking Form 

Contact the Grant Administrator at CDA_CSCBGrants@state.co.us with any questions or concerns.