Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has opened a new round of grant funding to help local communities reduce human-bear conflicts through the Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Community Grant Program.
Eligible applicants include:
- Local governments, HOAs, and community groups
- Businesses and individuals
Grant awards range from $50,000 to $500,000.
According to CPW, Colorado is home to an estimated 17,000 to 20,000 bears, with 27,000 reported sightings and conflicts between 2019 and 2024.
Applications are due by May 30. Visit cpw.state.co.us for more information.
