The Rockville RainScapes Rebate Program funds property owners and nonprofits to install stormwater management projects that reduce runoff and improve water quality using sustainable, science-based practices.
Funder: Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per property (lifetime maximum); individual practice limits apply
Summary: Provides rebates for property owners and nonprofits in Rockville, MD to install stormwater management practices that improve water quality and reduce runoff pollution.
Key Information: Pre-approval is required before project installation; funds are first come, first served.
The City of Rockville RainScapes Rebate Program, administered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust in partnership with the City of Rockville, offers financial incentives to property owners and not-for-profit organizations for implementing stormwater management practices. The program aims to reduce stormwater runoff, decrease pollution, and enhance the health of local streams and rivers within Rockville, Maryland. Eligible practices include rain barrels, cisterns, conservation landscaping, rain gardens, expanding tree canopy, green roofs, pavement removal, and permeable pavers. The program supports sustainable landscaping, water conservation, and pollution reduction efforts on private properties.