Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Kentucky

Lexington Class A Neighborhood Stormwater Quality Project Grants

Run by Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, Division of Water Quality

SeasonalPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Up to $120,000 per project (feasibility projects up to $45,000); 20% cash or in-kind match required
Who qualifies
Fayette County neighborhood, community or homeowner associations incorporated in Kentucky that represent single-family homeowners or farms paying the Water Quality Management Fee. Individual homeowners do not apply directly.
Where
Fayette County neighborhood, community and homeowner associations; individual homeowners do not apply directly.
Status
Seasonal. FY2027 applications closed; next deadline not listed.
Type of payment
Grant
Official program page

What you do

Neighborhood or homeowner associations carry out projects such as rain gardens, rain barrel installation at homes, streamside tree planting, tree canopy expansion, storm drain marking.

Requirements

  • Incorporated association in Kentucky
  • 20% cost share in cash or in-kind
  • Planting projects follow city tree canopy and planting guidelines (May 13, 2026)
  • Use application packet, scoring worksheet and sample budget

The plan or design it asks for

Project application with budget; details in FY2027 application packet

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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 Lexington-Fayette (LFUCG)'s rules for exactly what to submit.

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How to apply

  1. 1Download FY2027 application packet from the city page
  2. 2Prepare budget using sample budget
  3. 3Submit application online when window is open
  4. 4If awarded sign grant award agreement

Timing and deadlines

not published

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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