Rain gardens and stormwater projects · New York

Long Island Sound Study Garden Rewards Program

Run by NEIWPCC (for NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Long Island Sound Study)

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Reimbursement up to $500 per property total: rain barrels up to $125 each; rain garden up to $500 for native plants and materials; native plant garden up to $500 for eligible native plants
Maximum
$500 per household
Who qualifies
Property owners in Suffolk and Nassau Counties. Peconic watershed residents use the Peconic Estuary program; Town of North Hempstead residents use the town program.
Where
Property owners in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, except the Peconic Estuary watershed and the Town of North Hempstead.
Status
Open. Open for fall until October 31, 2026 or until funding runs out.
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Buy and install rain barrels, a rain garden, or a native plant garden, then submit a reimbursement form.

Requirements

  • Materials purchased after March 15, 2026
  • Rain barrels at least 50 gallons with mosquito screening, connected to a downspout or diversion device; installation and stands not covered
  • Rain garden at least 20 sq ft, 3-8 inch depression, at least 10 ft from foundations
  • Native Long Island plants from the approved list only; no non-natives, biennials or annuals; tools not covered
  • Maintain for at least 3 years; drain or turn barrels over before winter
  • Photos recommended (before, digging, drainage work, finished garden; plants with ID stick or labeled pot)

How to apply

  1. 1Check the approved Long Island native plant list and program FAQ on the program page
  2. 2Buy eligible materials after March 15, 2026 and keep receipts and photos
  3. 3Complete the Reimbursement Form linked on the program page (detailed submission steps not confirmed from the page text read)
  4. 4Reimbursement is first-come, first-served until funds run out; questions: [email protected]

Timing and deadlines

not published in the text read

October 31, 2026 or until funding runs out

Combining it with other programs

not published

Sources

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