Invasive plant removal · Indiana

Hamilton County SWCD Invasives Cost Share

Run by Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District

OpenPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Matching grant: you contribute 40-60% of project cost (cash or in-kind); reimbursement up to $5,000 maximum
Maximum
$5,000 per household
Who qualifies
Hamilton County landowners; aimed at larger parcels or woodlands; HOAs, parks, schools also eligible. Does not cover removing large invasive landscape trees (see Callery Pear grant).
Where
Landowners in Hamilton County, Indiana, mainly larger parcels and woodlands.
Status
Open. Currently offered, funded by Clean Water Indiana grant.
Type of payment
Cost share
Official program page

What you do

Remove invasive plants from a larger parcel or woodland and restore with natives under an SWCD-approved management plan.

Requirements

  • Site visit and management plan by an SWCD technician
  • Work follows the approved plan and timeline
  • Reimbursement paid after completion, up to the approved amount
  • Work log required (blank on site)
  • Participant match 40-60% in cash or in-kind

The plan or design it asks for

Invasive species management plan and timeline written with an SWCD technician after a site visit; must accompany the application, start 3-4 weeks before the deadline.

Native plant lists for the area: Fishers, Carmel, Noblesville

Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check Hamilton County SWCD's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Contact the SWCD (317-773-2181) to start
  2. 2Complete site visit and management plan
  3. 3Submit application by a deadline
  4. 4Complete the work per plan and submit work log and costs for reimbursement

Timing and deadlines

Plan preparation can take several weeks; payment after completion

2026: June 26, August 28, December 28 (confirm; may change)

Sources

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