Small, simple grants for community projects to protect clean water

Want to install a rain barrel? Plant native flowers in your yard? Hold a community clean-up? Get up to $250 and resources to help you make your project a reality.

The catch? You can't do it alone! In order to get a grant, you have to find at least one other person to join your team. Want to buy that rain barrel? See if your neighbor wants one too. Those native plants? Invite friends over to help you plant them. 

Criteria

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• Who can apply: residents, students*, local businesses, groups and troops
• You need a team to apply (at least one person, but we hope more!)
• Projects must take place within the watershed district
• Projects must have a water resources component
• You are eligible for one grant per year

*If you are a minor, a project supervisor (parent or teacher) needs to fill out the application.

Awards

• Amount: up to $250
• Grants are awarded as a rebate for purchases made
• A project report and receipts must be provided for refund to be issued

How it works

Before you apply

1. Come up with an idea
2. Assemble your team
3. Apply online

If your project is approved

1. Buy your materials and do your project
2. Keep your receipts and take lots of photos
3. Have fun!

After your project

1. Submit the project reimbursement form online
2. Send in copies of all your receipts
3. A reimbursement check will come in the mail

Application

Project report

Submit your report before the 15th of each month to receive your reimbursement the 1st week of the following month.

Project ideas

Below are a few project ideas to kick-start your creativity, but you're not limited to these. We're excited to see what you come up with!