Grants

Many government agencies in the Twin Cities area offer grants or "cost-share assistance" for landscaping projects that benefit water quality. The details of each agency’s programs differ, but most offer financial assistance for design work, installation and plants. The list below includes some of the agencies that have grant programs in the metro area. To learn about financial assistance programs outside the metro area, contact your local soil and water conservation district.

Faribault County Soil & Water Conservation District

415 S Grove St, Suite 8
Blue Earth MN 56013
http://faribaultcountyswcd.com/
Michele Wigern, 507-526-2388, m.wigern@faribaultcountyswcd.com

Who can apply for these grants?

Residents and/or businesses of Faribault County that are located with in the city limits of Blue Earth, Bricelyn, Delavan, Easton, Elmore, Frost, Kiester, Walters, Wells, or Winnebago.

Which practices are eligible?

Projects that are eligable for cost-share funding include raingardens, pervious pavement, and water harvesting practices.

How much money can an individual get?

Cost-share is determined on the size of the project, some or all of the project maybe eligible for 75% cost-share. Please contact Michele Wigern, to obtain a copy of Faribault County SWCD's Urban Cost-Share Maximum Reimbursement Calculation

What can the grant money be used for?

Cost-share funds may be used for either the implementation of stormwater best management practices within the urban areas of Faribault County or educational outreach. If you would like to set up an educational

What is the application process?

Applicants must attend a educational workshop to become eligible for cost-share funds. From that point a stormwater audit must be completed on the site to determine the amount of runoff produced. A design will then be created.

Where is the grant service area?

Faribault County, MN

What is the application deadline?

The grant runs from July 2012 thru August 2016