Watershed Rain Barrel Project
Rain Barrel Project
Why a Rain Barrel?
A rain barrel is a simple way to reduce runoff from your roof and most effective when emptied regularly. Reuse the collected water for irrigation of lawn or native plantings.
Approved Uses of Funds
The purchase of materials or services needed to install a rain barrel. More than one rain barrel may be purchased with the limit up to the discretion of RPBCWD staff.
Eligibility for In-Kind Credit or Professional Maintenance Funds
No. This project type is not eligible for in-kind labor/materials or professional maintenance support.
Requirements
- Rain barrel must be installed properly to collect runoff.
- Grantee must commit to emptying rain barrel on a regular basis in a way that allows water to infiltrate into the ground.
Who May Apply
Homeowners residing in RPBCWD may apply.
Maximum Grant Award for Rain Barrel
| Applicant Category | Cost Share Percentage | Cost Share Maximum Award |
|---|---|---|
| Residential property outside SVI area* | 75% of project cost | $100 |
| Residential property within SVI area* | 100% of project cost | Varies |
SVI area: Community with high Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) per the MPCA environmental justice areas of concern map. In RPBCWD, the high SVI area is generally within Eden Prairie north of Anderson Lakes Parkway and east of County Road 61.