Review and Approval

Grant money will typically be awarded as a reimbursement following successful closing of the conservation easement. Successful applicants must provide copies of closing documents and an itemized list of transaction costs (e.g., appraisals, mineral reports, surveys, closing costs, etc.) that grant funding is being used for. Additional items (e.g., W-9 and insurance information) may be requested in order to process payment. CPW makes payments through the State’s centralized accounting system. Applicants are encouraged to register in Colorado VSS to become payees in the State system. Applicants are also encouraged to consider signing up for ACH/EFT payments. ACH/EFT payments provide the advantage of ensuring quick and secure payments for the goods and services that contractors provide to the State. ACH/EFT payments help avoid delays in mail and the possibility of lost warrants, which will further delay payment. DNR’s goal is to pay contractors as soon as possible — signing up for the ACH/EFT is an important step in making this happen. For additional information about signing up for ACH/EFT payments, please contact the Regional CPW Energy Liaison listed below.

Successful applicants must submit a copy of the conservation easement’s annual monitoring report to CPW’s Regional Energy Liaison by January 1st every year following project completion.