Rain gardens and stormwater projects · South Carolina

Charleston Rainproof Mini-Grant Program (Rain Gardens)

Run by City of Charleston Stormwater (Rainproof Charleston)

PausedLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
$200 toward native plants and supplies, deducted at a designated location (2023 cycle)
Maximum
$200 per household
Who qualifies
City of Charleston or Charleston County residents, businesses and organizations; applicant must own the property or have the owner's permission. One award per household/business/address for the life of the program. Private property only, no verges or public property.
Where
City of Charleston and Charleston County property owners, or tenants with owner permission; one award per address.
Status
Paused. Official page says program is currently on hold; all details are from the 2023 cycle and no 2026 round is posted.
Type of payment
Voucher or coupon
Official program page

What you do

Install a rain garden on your own private property after completing a short training, and report the finished garden with photos and dimensions.

Requirements

  • 2 hours of training: one-hour online video plus one-hour in-person workshop (Certified Master Rain Gardeners exempt)
  • Design, prepare, purchase and install within about six weeks of the workshop
  • Submit photos and dimensions of the rain garden and its drainage area via the online project report form
  • Maintain the garden
  • One award per household or address for the life of the program

How to apply

  1. 1Apply during the open application window (none currently open)
  2. 2Receive award notice
  3. 3Complete the video and workshop training
  4. 4Buy native plants and supplies at the designated location with the $200 and install the garden
  5. 5Submit the project report form with photos and dimensions

Timing and deadlines

2023 cycle: applications Aug 11-31, awards by Sep 6, installation and report due Oct 28

None open; 2023 window closed

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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