Rain gardens and stormwater projects · Washington

Pierce CD Green Stormwater Mini Grants

Run by Pierce Conservation District

SeasonalPlan requiredLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
75% of project costs up to $4,000 per property (applicant pays at least 25%)
Maximum
$4,000 per household
Who qualifies
Individuals, businesses and organizations with a project in Chambers Creek, Commencement Bay or Lower Puyallup River watersheds; owner written permission needed if you rent.
Where
Properties in the Chambers Creek, Commencement Bay and Lower Puyallup River watersheds of Pierce County.
Status
Seasonal. Applications open July 1 to September 30 each year; the 2026 window closed Sept 30; next opens July 1, 2027.
Type of payment
Grant
Official program page

What you do

Install a rain garden, rain tank, depave project or urban habitat planting and be reimbursed for 75% of cost.

Requirements

  • Free site visit before applying
  • Depave: remove at least 300 sq ft pavement (permeable driveway paving not eligible)
  • Rain garden: handle at least 500 sq ft or 50% of a roof's runoff
  • Rain tank: cistern over 200 gallons, handle at least 500 sq ft or 50% of roof, infiltrate overflow onsite
  • Urban habitat: replace at least 500 sq ft of turf/non-native landscape, 75% native or pollinator-friendly species
  • Soil infiltration test for rain gardens and tanks
  • Licensed, bonded, insured contractor approved by PCD
  • Maintain at least 10 years typically
  • No reimbursement for work done before Notice of Award; hardscaping, irrigation, annual vegetables, tools and private design not reimbursable
  • Grantee handles permits

The plan or design it asks for

Simplified site plan (hand drawings fine), budget estimate or PCD-approved contractor quote, and 1 to 4 before photos, submitted with the online application.

Native plant lists for the area: Tacoma

Make the plan in Sow

Draw the layout and build the plant list

Sow places plants on a photo of your yard and keeps a list of everything you add. Check Pierce Conservation District's rules for exactly what to submit.

Start a plan in Sow

How to apply

  1. 1Request a free site visit (year-round)
  2. 2Pick project type(s)
  3. 3Prepare budget, site plan and before photos
  4. 4Submit online application by Sept 30
  5. 5If selected, receive Notice of Award and Financial Assistance Contract
  6. 6Install with PCD design guidance and maintain

Timing and deadlines

Awards typically January or February; projects finished by the following December.

September 30 annually, 11:59 p.m.

Combining it with other programs

not published

Sources

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

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