City of Rockville RainScapes Rebate
This grant funds Rockville property owners and nonprofits to install stormwater management projects like rain gardens, green roofs, and tree planting to improve water quality and reduce runoff pollution.
Funder: Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per property (lifetime max); individual practice rebates vary by type and size.
Summary: Incentives for City of Rockville property owners and nonprofits to install stormwater management practices that improve water quality and reduce runoff pollution.
Key Information: Applications are processed first-come, first-served until funds are exhausted. Project pre-approval is required before installation.
Description
The City of Rockville RainScapes Rebate Program, administered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust, provides financial incentives to property owners and not-for-profit organizations within the City of Rockville, Maryland, to implement stormwater management practices. The program aims to improve the quality of stormwater runoff, reduce pollution, and enhance the health of local streams and rivers. Eight types of projects are eligible: rain barrels, cisterns, conservation landscaping, rain gardens, tree canopy, green roofs, pavement removal, and permeable pavers. The program is designed to encourage environmentally beneficial practices on private property and to foster a more resilient local environment.
