Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Ohio

Franklin SWCD Community Backyards Rain Garden Rebate

Run by Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District (Community Backyards)

PausedLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Reimbursement up to $250
Maximum
$250 per household
Who qualifies
Property in a participating community; funds limited, first come first served, vary by community.
Where
Property owners in participating Franklin County communities and townships; funds are limited and vary by community.
Status
Paused. Page says program closed for 2026; reopens Earth Day 2027 (program normally runs April-September)
Type of payment
Rebate
Official program page

What you do

Install a rain garden after an approved site visit, then submit receipts for reimbursement.

Requirements

  • Complete the online course or an in-person workshop
  • Uses your one Community Backyards rebate for the year
  • Preliminary site visit must approve the site; not every site qualifies and applications can be denied
  • Install within 60 days of site approval
  • Final site visit after installation is 100% complete
  • Eligible costs: plants, mulch, compost, drainage hardware, contracted labor
  • Receipts required

How to apply

  1. 1Complete the Community Backyards online course or attend a workshop
  2. 2Submit a rain garden application
  3. 3FSWCD staff contact you within 2 business days to schedule a site visit
  4. 4After site approval, install the rain garden within 60 days
  5. 5FSWCD does a final site visit
  6. 6Submit receipts to receive a reimbursement check

Timing and deadlines

Staff contact within 2 business days; install within 60 days; paid after final inspection and receipts.

Closed for 2026; return Earth Day 2027

Combining it with other programs

Not with other Community Backyards rebates in the same year (one per household per year)

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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