CO Field Ornithologists Grant Opportunities

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1) RESEARCH GRANTS

Colorado Field Ornithologists (CFO) makes grants to individuals or organizations to fund programs and projects that will have a lasting benefit to Colorado birds, and the habitats upon which they rely. CFO provides grants for projects up to $2000. CFO grants can either fund a full project or be applied as matching funds for larger grants benefitting Colorado birds.

For more information, and to download the application instructions visit: https://cobirds.org/grants-scholarships/

The deadline for this Research Grants application is December 31, 2025

 

2) Colorado Birding Challenge Conservation Grants

CFO's Colorado Birding Challenge is a fun, county-based birding and conservation event organized by Colorado Field Ornithologists each year. One of the objectives of this fundraiser is to raise funds for an important conservation initiative.

Past Challenge conservation initiative grant recipients have received from $20,000 to $40,000, depending on how much is raised by the Challenge, to support the important work to conserve Colorado birds and their threatened habitats. Organizations and individuals with conservation projects impacting Colorado birds and their habitats are invited to submit proposals.

If you are interested in more information, and to apply for this conservation grant visit https://cobirds.org/grants-scholarships/ and scroll down to “Colorado Birding Challenge Conservation Grants."

The deadline to submit a proposal for this Conservation Grant is February 15, 2026

Linda Lee

Louisville, CO