Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Kansas

City of Merriam Contain the Rain Program

Run by City of Merriam (with Johnson County Stormwater Management Program)

Status not postedPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
50% match: rain garden up to $1,000; rain barrel up to $75; native trees up to $150; native/pollinator plantings up to $1,000; bee hotel 100% up to $50; overall cap $2,275 per resident
Maximum
$2,275 per household
Who qualifies
Merriam residents wanting to reduce runoff; no other criteria listed.
Where
Residents of Merriam, Kansas.
Status
Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Install a rain garden, rain barrel, native trees, native or pollinator plantings or a bee hotel and get reimbursed.

Requirements

  • Complete by October 31
  • Maintain 3 years; city access during that period
  • Call Kansas 811 before digging
  • Use eligible native and pollinator plants and trees
  • Provide a W-9
  • City inspection verifies completion; photos may be taken
  • Grants generally taxable; city issues Form 1099

The plan or design it asks for

Project description, sitemap or photo, cost estimate, anticipated start and completion dates and W-9.

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 City of Merriam's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Review guidelines for eligible plants and rain garden instructions
  2. 2Gather description, sitemap or photo, estimate, dates and W-9
  3. 3Submit online or by PDF
  4. 4Complete project and pass inspection
  5. 5Submit all labor and material receipts together with W-9

Timing and deadlines

not published

Combining it with other programs

not published

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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