Colorado invests around $1 million in communities trying to reduce conflict with bears

Colorado invests around $1 million in communities trying to reduce conflict with bears

As conflicts between humans and bears continue to rise across the state, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is looking to help communities remove its top temptation from bears. On Wednesday, Aug. 27, the state wildlife agency announced the 2025 recipients of its Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Community Grant.  Parks and Wildlife awarded just under $1 million to 22 communities as part of the 2025 grant cycle, with awards ranging from $7,000 to $110,000. …

Gov. Polis & CPW Announce 2025 Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Grant Recipients, Keeping Colorado Communities Safe and Protecting Wildlife

Today, Governor Polis and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced the 2025 funding recipients of the Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Community Grant, which will distribute $999,837 to 22 efforts around the state. These grants provide funding for local communities, municipalities, businesses and nonprofit organizations working to create innovative ways to reduce human-bear conflict and keep communities […]