Letters of Support

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