Native plants and pollinator habitat · Minnesota

RPBCWD Stewardship Mini-Cost Share for Native Plants

Run by Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District (RPBCWD)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
95% cost share up to $500 for a yard project; up to $1,500 within 50 feet of the shoreline of a major lake
Maximum
$1,500 per household
Who qualifies
Residents of the watershed district, including renters, for projects in their yard.
Where
Residents, including renters, of Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District.
Status
Open. Per 3/18/2026 program summary; confirm current round with district.
Type of payment
Cost share
Official program page

What you do

Install a native plant project with roots in the ground in your yard (pocket prairie, pollinator garden, native shrub or tree planting).

Requirements

  • At least 75% of reimbursement must go to native live plants and/or native seeds
  • Native range must include southern MN, northern Iowa or western WI; straight species only, no cultivars/nativars
  • Plants and seed grown in southern MN, northern Iowa or western WI; name of grower/retailer must be provided
  • Plant selection matched to sun and soil moisture; diversity and bloom-time variety for some project types
  • No fungicides or insecticides; limit herbicide to weed control; pull weeds at least three times a season
  • Install by November 30 of award year
  • Maintain at least 2 years

How to apply

  1. 1Learn what qualifies as a native plant
  2. 2Submit simple online application (site visit optional)
  3. 3Accept offer and agree to terms
  4. 4Install project and submit report with photos and receipts by November 30
  5. 5Receive reimbursement

Timing and deadlines

Install by November 30 of award year

Install by November 30 of award year

Combining it with other programs

Not published

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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