Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Minnesota

RWMWD Stewardship Grants

Run by Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District (RWMWD)

Status not postedPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Covers 50 to 100 percent of project cost depending on practice and location; homeowners up to $15,000; requests over $5,000 need Board approval. Separate Maintenance Grant up to 50% of annual maintenance, max $7,500 over five years and $1,500 per year.
Maximum
$15,000 per household
Who qualifies
Public and private landowners (homeowners included) within the district. Practices required by a grading or building permit are not eligible unless going beyond permit requirements.
Where
Public and private landowners, including homeowners, within Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District.
Status
Status not posted. The official page doesn't say whether it's taking applications.
Type of payment
Grant
Official program page

What you do

Build a rain garden, native landscaping, shoreland restoration or pervious pavement on your property inside the district.

Requirements

  • Property must be in the watershed
  • Site consultation with staff required before an application is accepted
  • Eligible practices: rain gardens, native landscaping, shoreland restoration, pervious pavement
  • 2026 Program Guide and supplier list apply (details not captured)

The plan or design it asks for

Not captured; completed with staff during the required site consultation and application.

Native plant lists for the area: Woodbury

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 RWMWD's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Confirm the property is in the district (interactive map)
  2. 2Schedule a site consultation with program staff
  3. 3Submit the Stewardship Grant Application
  4. 4Follow the 2026 Program Guide for build and payment steps

Timing and deadlines

Not published

Not published

Combining it with other programs

Maintenance Grant available for projects finished in last five years

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

Sow is not affiliated with any of these agencies or utilities. Amounts and rules change, often at the start of a fiscal year, so confirm the details on the official page before you start a project. How we research these programs

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