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 Waterbody Buffer & Shoreline Restoration Project Scoring Sheet Rain Garden Project Scoring Sheet (due to high project variability, other Stormwater BMPs evaluated independently)Rain Barrel Project Scoring Sheet

A close-up of three delicate purple flowers with green leaves and a blurry background.

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.

A green rainwater barrel on a brick pedestal with a spigot and a dark lid, placed beside a building.

I 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.

A collage showing a rain garden diagram, a bee on a flower, people by a pond, and rain garden construction.

I 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.

Please select a grant application based on the type of project you're interested in.

Have you had a site visit yet?

Evaluation Sheets used in Application Review

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