Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Iowa

Johnston Homeowner Stormwater BMP Grant Program

Run by City of Johnston Community Development / Public Works

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to 50% match, max $1,250; rain barrels up to $75 (one per address, one time)
Maximum
$1,250 per household
Who qualifies
Johnston homeowners.
Where
Homeowners in the City of Johnston.
Status
Open. No deadline or funding status published.
Type of payment
Grant
Official program page

What you do

Install rain gardens/bioretention, rain barrels, pervious pavement, soil quality restoration or native planting areas.

Requirements

  • Practices must be approved before work starts, except rain barrels
  • Rain barrels reimbursed if purchased within 30 days; dated receipt required
  • Covers materials, contractor labor or both
  • First-come, first-served, subject to staff approval

How to apply

  1. 1Review program details and application PDF on the city page
  2. 2Get practice approved before starting (rain barrels exempt)
  3. 3Submit application (dated receipt for rain barrels)
  4. 4Contact Public Works inspector 515-278-0822 with questions

Timing and deadlines

not published

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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