Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Delaware

Dover Residential Stormwater Project Cost Sharing Grant

Run by City of Dover Department of Public Works, Stormwater Utility

Status not postedLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to 25% of estimated construction costs, maximum $5,000
Maximum
$5,000 per household
Who qualifies
Residential stormwater customers in Dover who are current on their stormwater bills.
Where
Residential stormwater utility customers in the City of Dover who are current on their bills.
Status
Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
Type of payment
Cost share
Official program page

What you do

Fix a stormwater or drainage problem on your private property (project described and approved by Public Works) and receive matching funds.

Requirements

  • Project must address a stormwater-related issue (not other private property issues)
  • Request must include project description, anticipated benefits, estimated costs and requested grant amount
  • Site plans, engineering drawings, or a contractor quote are helpful but not required
  • Funding limited to annual City Council appropriation; first come first served

How to apply

  1. 1Download Form D-1 from the City website or ask Customer Service to mail it
  2. 2Complete with project description, benefits, estimated cost, requested amount
  3. 3Submit to Director of Public Works, City of Dover, 5 E Reed Street, Dover DE 19901
  4. 4Staff check completeness; Public Works reviews and approves projects each quarter
  5. 5Receive written decision within 30 days with approved matching funds and next steps

Timing and deadlines

Quarterly review; decision letter within 30 days

Accepted any time; reviewed quarterly

Combining it with other programs

Applicants are encouraged to also use the Community Water Quality Improvement Grant

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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