Watershed Stewardship Grant Application
We don't want you to lose any of your work, so make sure you have all of the information before you start filling out the online app. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Eleanor Mahon (emahon@rpbcwd.org | 952-687-1348).
Due to popularity of the grant program, we have stopped accepting new applications until further notice.
After review of already submitted applications and assessment of budget, we'll determine if we can resume applications or close for the season. Site visits requests remain open to discuss potential project ideas.
Click here to join the waiting list to apply if funds become available.
Please select a grant application based on the type of project you're interested in.
Have you had a site visit yet?
If not, you need to request a site visit and have that site visit BEFORE your application will be accepted for review.
Evaluation Sheets used in Application Review
Review these scoring sheets to see how you can MAXIMIZE your cost share percentage!
- Native Plant Project Scoring Sheet
- Habitat Restoration Project Scoring Sheet
- Shoreline Restoration Project Scoring Sheet
- Waterbody Buffer Project Scoring Sheet (same as shoreline)
- Rain Garden Project Scoring Sheet (due to high project variability, other Storwater BMPs evaluated independently)
- Rain Barrel Project Scoring Sheet
I want to apply for a Native Plant grant.
Use this application to apply for a Stewardship Grant to purchase native seeds or live plants. Homeowners, non-profit organizations, businesses, schools, and municipal governments located in RPBCWD may apply.
Application for a Native Planting Stewardship GrantI want to apply for a Rain Barrel grant.
Use this application to apply for a Stewardship Grant for funds to help cover the cost of purchasing one or more rain barrels. Only homeowners located in RPBCWD may apply.
Application for a Rain Barrel Stewardship GrantI want to apply for a grant for another type of project.
Use this application to apply for Habitat Restoration, Shoreline Restoration, Waterbody Buffer Strip, Lawn Alternative, or Stormwater Best Management Practice (BMP) such as a raingarden, bioretention basin, tree trench, permeable asphalt, green roof, or vegetated swale. Homeowners, non-profit organizations, businesses, schools, and municipal governments located in RPBCWD may apply.
Application for Other Stewardship Grant