City of Rockville RainScapes Rebate
This grant supports projects like rain gardens and green roofs to improve stormwater management and water quality on private and nonprofit properties in Rockville, MD.
Funder: Chesapeake Bay Trust
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round, first come first served)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 total lifetime rebate per property; individual project rebates vary by practice (e.g., $1/gallon for rain barrels/cisterns, $150/tree, $10/sq ft for rain gardens, etc.)
Summary: Supports sustainable stormwater management projects on private and nonprofit properties within the City of Rockville.
Key Information: Pre-approval is required before installation; projects completed before approval are ineligible.
Description
The City of Rockville RainScapes Rebate Program, administered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust in partnership with the City of Rockville, provides financial incentives for property owners and nonprofits to install stormwater management practices. The program aims to reduce runoff, improve water quality, and enhance the health of local streams and rivers by supporting projects such as rain barrels, cisterns, rain gardens, conservation landscaping, permeable pavers, pavement removal, green roofs, and tree planting. The initiative encourages sustainable landscaping and infrastructure improvements that benefit both the environment and the Rockville community.
