Town of Cary Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Grant

Install an eligible green stormwater device on your property (rain garden, rain barrel, vegetated bioswale, impervious surface removal, riparian buffer restoration, or disconnected downspouts combined with another measure) and maintain it at least 5 years.

• Maintain the measure for at least 5 years
• Eligible types: rain gardens, rain barrels, vegetated bioswales, impervious surface removal, riparian buffer restoration, disconnected downspouts only in combination with another measure
• Permeable pavers NOT eligible
• Property with existing SCM or in a subdivision with an SCM may be ineligible
• Reimbursement, so project cost is paid first; further rules (match, plan, inspection) not published on the page

1. 1Complete the GSI Interest Form (link on the Cary GSI page)
2. 2Town staff follow up with program details and eligibility
3. 3Install eligible device(s) per town guidance
4. 4Submit for reimbursement as directed by staff

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Cary also runs a discounted compost bin and rain barrel sale

• https://www.carync.gov/services-publications/water-sewer-stormwater/stormwater-management/green-stormwater-techniques-for-your-yard (official page)
• https://www.carync.gov/projects-initiatives/grant-opportunities

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 See something out of date?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

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