Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Illinois

Village of Oak Park Climate Ready Rainscapes

Run by Village of Oak Park

PausedLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
50% of eligible cost, up to $2,000; income-qualified households (80% AMI or below) get bid help and the Village pays the contractor its share directly
Maximum
$2,000 per household
Who qualifies
Oak Park residents who own and live in a single-family home with one dwelling unit; no outstanding Village obligations or code violations; did not receive a prior RainReady grant. Priority to RainReady waitlisted, high climate-risk and socially vulnerable areas; goal 40% of grants to income-eligible households.
Where
Oak Park residents who own and live in a single-family home.
Status
Paused. Applications are not being accepted; page will be updated at next funding round.
Type of payment
Grant
Official program page

What you do

Install rain gardens or bioswales, dry wells or cisterns, rain barrels or permeable pavers (with downspout disconnection) on your single-family lot using a Village pre-qualified contractor (or DIY for materials only).

Requirements

  • Disconnect downspouts from the Village sewer system
  • Maintain the installation at least 3 years
  • Complete short confidential evaluation surveys
  • Get bids from Village pre-qualified contractors; DIY reimbursed for materials only
  • Not covered: maintenance, inspections, utility staking, out-of-scope work, costs over cap

How to apply

  1. 1Submit the interest form when a round is open
  2. 2Village feasibility assessment and eligibility notice
  3. 3Consultation call with the Village
  4. 4Submit commitment form and supporting documents
  5. 5Village notifies selected applicants

Timing and deadlines

not published

none; no next round date published

Sources

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