Minnesota

Yard rebates in Roseville

5 programs can pay Roseville residents for yard projects: 2 run by the city, the county or the utilities and districts that serve it, and 1 open to anyone in Minnesota. The largest, RWMWD Stewardship Grants, pays up to $15,000 per household. 3 ask for a plan or plant list before they approve a project.

Utility programs only apply to that utility’s customers, so check who supplies your water and power.

Roseville's own programs

Run by the city or by a utility or district that serves it.

  • OpenPlan required

    CRWD Native Landscape and Clean Water Project Grants

    Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD)

    Native Landscape Grants: one-time awards up to $1,000. Clean Water Project Grants: typically $500 to $200,000. Maintenance Grants $200 to $2,000 per year for eligible past projects.

    Up to $1,000 per household

  • Status not postedPlan required

    RWMWD Stewardship Grants

    Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD)

    Covers 50 to 100 percent of project cost depending on practice and location; homeowners up to $15,000; requests over $5,000 need Board approval. Separate Maintenance Grant up to 50% of annual maintenance, max $7,500 over five years and $1,500 per year.

    Up to $15,000 per household

May apply

These cover only part of the county. Check that your address or utility is in the service area.

  • SeasonalPlan required

    RCWD Water Quality Grants

    Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) with county conservation districts

    25-50% of total project cost up to $10,000; highly beneficial projects up to 75% of eligible materials and contracted labor, up to $10,000

    Up to $10,000 per household

  • Seasonal

    RCWD Mini-Grants

    Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD)

    Reimbursement up to $500 per project (cannot exceed actual cost; own labor not reimbursable)

    Up to $500 per household

Anywhere in Minnesota

  • Open

    BWSR Lawns to Legumes Individual Support Grant

    Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) with Blue Thumb and Metro Blooms

    Reimbursement of eligible expenses up to $400 (reimbursement-based; a very limited number of vouchers available for people who cannot afford upfront costs)

    Up to $400 per household

Sow is not affiliated with any of these agencies or utilities. Amounts and rules change, often at the start of a fiscal year, so confirm the details on the official page before you start a project. How we research these programs

Plan your Roseville yard project in Sow

Lay out the new planting on a photo of your yard with plants native to the area, and keep the plant list ready for the application.

Start a plan in Sow