Requesting Letters of Support from NoCo Places
Our Policy
Mission Alignment
- NoCo Places will issue letters of support only for projects that directly advance the NoCo Places Conservation and Recreation Vision and Colorado’s Outdoor Strategy
- Projects must demonstrate alignment with one or more of NoCo Places’ strategic pillars: Accessibility, Stewardship, and Sustainability
Neutrality and Fairness
- NoCo Places reserves the right to decline requests that conflict with organizational priorities, duplicate ongoing efforts, or create real or perceived bias among partner agencies
- Letters will not be issued in support of commercial or for-profit ventures unless the applicant demonstrates significant and measurable public benefit
Approval Authority
- The Executive Director, in consultation with the Executive Committee, shall review all requests and determine approval or denial
- In urgent circumstances, the Executive Director may provisionally approve a request, subject to Executive Committee ratification
Guiding Principles
- Transparency: Requests are evaluated using consistent criteria
- Equity: Priority consideration is given to projects advancing equity, inclusion, and access in outdoor recreation and conservation
- Regional Impact: Preference is given to projects with broad, demonstrable benefits to Northern Colorado communities and landscapes
- Partnership Building: Letters of support are intended to strengthen collaboration and advance collective stewardship goals
Procedure
Submission Requirements
- Requests for letters of support must be submitted no less than three (3) weeks prior to the required deadline
- All requests must be submitted using the official NoCo Places Letter of Support Request Form below