41 programs · 25 states
Native plant and pollinator rebates
These programs pay toward native plants, pollinator gardens and lawn-to-meadow conversions. Most require plants from an approved native list, and several ask for a planting plan before they approve the project.
41
programs in 25 states
$3
median per square foot (2 programs pay by area)
32%
ask for a plan or plant list first
The largest programs
- OpenPlan requiredArkansas
Arkansas Wetland and Riparian Zone Tax Credit Program
Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Division
Credit up to $50,000 per project, no more than $5,000 per tax year over a maximum of 10 years; limited to actual costs if under $50,000
Up to $50,000 per household
- Status not postedPlan requiredOregon
Tualatin SWCD Private Property Conservation Assistance
Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District
Up to $50,000 per project; current cost-share and fixed rates available from staff
Up to $50,000 per household
- SeasonalPlan requiredMontana
Flathead Conservation District Conservation Grant Program
Flathead Conservation District
District pays 75% of allowable project cost, up to $5,000 per project
Up to $5,000 per household
- Status not postedFlorida
City of Dunedin Resiliency and Sustainability Rebate (Yard Items)
City of Dunedin
Project cost rebate up to $2,500 per property every 3 years; permit fee rebate up to $2,500 per 3 years
Up to $2,500 per household
- OpenPlan requiredCalifornia
City of South Pasadena Water Efficient Plants Rebate
City of South Pasadena Public Works, Sustainability Division
Up to $2,000 per household
Up to $2,000 per household
- OpenPlan requiredCalifornia
San Diego County Waterscape Native Plant Incentive
County of San Diego Watershed Protection Program (Waterscape Rebate Program)
extra $1 per sq ft of area planted with native plants, capped at 2,000 sq ft
Up to $2,000 per household
- Status not postedPlan requiredMichigan
Tip of the Mitt Burt Lake Watershed Greenbelt Cost Share
Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
50% of installation costs, up to $2,000
Up to $2,000 per household
- Status not postedPlan requiredOregon
WMSWCD Conservation Rebates (up to $2,000)
West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (WMSWCD)
Up to $2,000 over a 12-month period, reimbursing supplies, materials and labor
Up to $2,000 per household
By state
- Minnesota5 programs
- California4 programs
- Colorado4 programs
- Maine3 programs
- Oregon3 programs
- North Carolina2 programs
- Wisconsin2 programs
- Arizona1 program
- Arkansas1 program
- District of Columbia1 program
- Florida1 program
- Iowa1 program
- Maryland1 program
- Michigan1 program
- Mississippi1 program
- Montana1 program
- Nebraska1 program
- New Hampshire1 program
- New Jersey1 program
- New York1 program
- Ohio1 program
- South Dakota1 program
- Texas1 program
- Virginia1 program
- Wyoming1 program
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
Plan the project before you apply
Sow lays out your new planting on a photo of your yard and builds the plant list from plants suited to where you live.